If you suspect that an individual is experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest, you have to check the individual first before utilizing an AED or automated external defibrillator. In case the individual suddenly collapsed or passed out or if unconscious, you have to confirm if he/she cannot respond. Shout or shake the individual to make sure he/she […]
An AED or automated external defibrillator is used on an individual who is experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest as a way to save his/her life. The most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest is an arrhythmia, specifically ventricular fibrillation in which the heart no longer beats normally. Instead, the heart quivers at a rapid pace
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An AED or automated external defibrillator is a portable device that monitors the rhythm of the heart. If required, it can deliver an electric shock to the heart in an attempt to restore the normal rhythm. These devices are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest which is a condition where the heart abruptly stops beating.
