A 13-year-old North Carolina baseball player is recovering after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during a game in Charlotte. According to reports, an off-duty Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer immediately began CPR and called for an AED after the teen collapsed while rounding second base — but there was not an AED at the field. Fortunately, nearby paramedics arrived and used an AED to restore his heartbeat. The incident highlights the critical importance of having AEDs immediately accessible at youth sports practices and games.  Read more…