Understanding AEDs: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Use in Emergencies

Understanding AEDs: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Use in Emergencies

What Is AED? An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock to those who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This condition occurs when a person’s heart stops beating unpredictably. The shock given through an AED helps resume the heartbeat or recover its normal rhythm in case of arrhythmia, […]