1. HB 4 An act relating to automated external defibrillators

2. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)  Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, resulting in approximately 350,000 deaths per year.  Most common cause is a disorder of the heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF).  Ventricular fibrillation is an "electrical problem" in the heart.  For each minute Sudden Cardia Arrest is untreated by defibrillation  Survival chances decreases 7 % per minute in the first 3 minutes and 10 % per minute after the first 3 minutes. 2

3. Simplicity of AED Operation 3  Automatic external defibrillators, (AEDs), are automated medical devices that can be safely used by an untrained bystander to restore a normal cardiac rhythm in someone who is in sudden cardiac arrest.  When it is turned on, the device provides step-by-step verbal and written instructions.  These devices have an impressive success rate.

4. Video of AED Operation 4

5. Purpose of HB 5  Individuals who use an AED are protected under the Good Samaritan law; however, building owners and institutions are not.  Removing certain conditions and requirements will increase the number of AEDs in our communities.

6. The Future of AEDs 6

7. Thank You For Your Support 7

8. Video Links on YouTube  AED Automated Defibrillator voice prompts  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jaqSFCNrX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jaqSFCNrX0  TU Delft - Ambulance Drone  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-rEI4bezWc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-rEI4bezWc 8