An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). It is designed to deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm when someone experiences a life-threatening heart rhythm problem.
AEDs are user-friendly and often found in public places like airports, schools, malls, and other locations. They are designed to be used by anyone, including people without medical training. They analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, provide instructions for delivering a shock to restore normal rhythm.
AEDs are an important tool in the chain of survival for SCA, along with early recognition and access to emergency medical services.
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Chance of survival increases if Defibrillation is delivered within 3 minutes of SCA
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of survival rate decline each minute without defibrillation
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people has attained our AED training program