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N.J. tragedies spark legislation signed by Biden to protect young lives from cardiac arrest

The article discusses the passage of the Access to AEDs Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden, which aims to enhance the availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in schools across the United States. This legislation was spurred by the tragic deaths of two New Jersey high school students, Ethan and Hailee, who suffered sudden cardiac arrests during sports activities. Their deaths highlighted the critical need for immediate access to AEDs, which can significantly increase survival rates if used within minutes of cardiac arrest. The new law will provide grants to schools to purchase AEDs, train staff, and develop cardiac emergency response plans. It also seeks to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading cause of death in young athletes, and emphasizes the importance of having AEDs readily available in educational settings to prevent similar tragedies.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/n-j-tragedies-spark-legislation-signed-by-biden-to-protect-young-lives-from-cardiac-arrest/ar-AA1wu6qw ]