CPR/AED Practical (Part B)

The first of several dates for the coaches practical under our new CPR/AED training requirement is set for Feb 14th at the baseball office.  Please complete the online course and call us to reserve a spot on the 14th.  Space is limited on the 14th so call early.  A complete schedule of practicals will be posted next week.

Visit the coaches corner tab on our website (baybonline.com) for more training details.  You can access the online training through our website by clicking the ASEP logo on the right. 

This training is mandatory for 1 coach from each team.  If a coach has a certification already, please call us to discuss. They should schedule a time to familiarize themselves with our AEDs. The online class is $22 and the practical cost is covered by BAYB so the total cost is about half of other courses.  Also its nice to be able to take the bulk of the class when you want, rather than go somewhere to do so. Part A is entirely online and part B will take less than 1 hr.

Anyone associated with BAYB is invited to take the class. The more trained people we have at the park the better off we are. You must call to schedule time in a practical, but do the online course anytime (before the practical).

Why CPR and AED training?

Three to 4 boys die from baseball impacts to the chest every year in the US.  Blows to the chest cause deaths in other sports also but baseball and hockey seem to have the most.  A blow to the chest at the right time during a heart beat can stop the heart. This is known as Commotio Cortis.  Although possible with any speed impact, relatively slow baseball speeds can trigger the condition (35-50 mph). This is the range of speed most 9-12 year olds throw in. 

BAYB will have a fact sheet on the condition available in the office next week.  We encourage everyone to research the condition as quick recognition of it is crucial in the survival rate.

There is alot of information on the web about this condition, however, it really hit home when it happened at our ball park.  The boy was saved thanks to a Dr. being in the stands and the quick response of the BA Fire Department.  Commotio Cortis requires defibrillation to restart the heart; CPR can keep oxygen to the brain until the AED is effective or until emergency crews arrive.  We need people who are trained to do both.

In addition to commotio cortis we can not ignore the heat we play in and the elderly fans that come to watch. 

After the incident here, BAYB was donated AEDs and our staff was trained in CPR and AED use.  We want to make sure we have a sufficient number of people around trained in their use should they be needed again.  This requirement helps us meet this goal. Anything less would be irresponsible.