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2 <br /> information, and educate and train staff on both known and potential health conditions affecting <br /> students. <br /> The quick actions of early hands on the chest (CPR) and the administration of the AED were <br /> instrumental in restoring a heartbeat and saving David's life. <br /> County staff are able to report that David has made a full recovery and has endured important <br /> surgeries to prolong and improve his life. The actions of the school staff have provided his family <br /> with the most precious gift. <br /> The actions of these school first responders have helped Orange County achieve one of the <br /> highest resuscitation rates in the State of North Carolina, as well as among the highest in the <br /> "RAndomized Cluster Evaluation of Cardiac ARrest Systems (RACE CARS) National Institutes of <br /> Health (NIH) Trial" intervention group. The chance of survival drops up to 10% for every one <br /> minute after the heart stops and CPR is not provided. The quick actions of the school staff <br /> provided David the best possible chance. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County associated with this item. It is <br /> not possible to quantify the financial impact of the school staff response other than to say it is <br /> priceless. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 6. Provide sustainable, equitable, and high-quality community safety and <br /> emergency services in order to meet the community's evolving needs. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize and commend the <br /> heroic actions of staff at A.L. Stanback Middle School during this cardiac arrest response. <br />