Project ADAM
Project ADAM began in 1999 after the death of Adam Lemel, a 17-year-old Whitefish Bay, WI, high school student who collapsed and died while playing basketball. Adam suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), in which ventricular fibrillation occurred, a condition in which the ventricles cannot pump blood into the body. Defibrillation, or an AED, could have saved his life.
Adam’s story along with similar sudden deaths of seemingly healthy youth launched nation and worldwide efforts to place AEDs accompanied with “Heart Safe” programs in schools in the early 2000’s.
Today, Project ADAM is a part of 15 children’s hospitals across the country supporting Heart Safe School initiatives. Our program outreach has been responsible for helping to save the lives of over 140 youth and adults in schools, making our mission just as critical as it was in 1999.
What is a Project ADAM Heart Safe School?
J.T. Taylor's Story
Project ADAM Cardiac Emergency Response Drill
How to Use an AED on All Ages
First Aid for Choking Victims of All Ages
CPR in Adults
CPR in Children
CPR in Infants
Taking Action: Bystander CPR and using an AED
The Adam in Project ADAM
Project ADAM: AED drills in your school
Michael's Story
Claire's Story
AEDs Save Lives - Alabama Lifestart
Mission Possible
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Drill
4: Implementing Project ADAM in Your School
3: Being Prepared in a Cardiac Emergency (Project ADAM)
Project ADAM: Preventing sudden cardiac arrest in children and teens
Project ADAM: Public hearing — Jan. 13, 2016
The Need for Project ADAM in Schools
The Need for Project ADAM in Hospitals
Project ADAM’s Mission
Claire’s Story (Project ADAM)
2: Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Project ADAM)
Michael’s story: Surviving sudden cardiac arrest on the basketball court
Project ADAM Training: Part 3 - AED Training
Project ADAM Training: Part 2 - CPR Training
Project ADAM Training: Part 1 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Scenario
Project ADAM Training: Part 4 - Chain of Survival Review