automated external defibrillator

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device designed to analyse heart rhythm and advise whether an electrical shock may help restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used during sudden cardiac arrest, a condition where the heart stops pumping effectively due to electrical dysfunction. Sudden cardiac arrest is often linked to specific arrhythmias (abnormal […]

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that can analyse heart rhythm and, if needed, deliver an electric shock to help restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used during sudden cardiac arrest—when the heart stops pumping effectively and blood flow to the brain and vital organs is interrupted. AEDs are designed for public