AED Basics
An Automated External Defibrillatoris a tiny , easily transportable device that evaluates a person’s heart rhythm for any abnormalities and, if necessary , advises the rescuer to deliver an electrical shock to the heart of an sudden cardiac arrest sufferer. This shock , entitled defibrillation, can help the heart to reestablish a normal rhythm .
An Automated External Defibrillator employs voice prompts to direct the rescuer . Once the equipment is switched on, the trained help will be advised to situate the two pads that come with the Automated External Defibrillator to the sufferer’s chest. When applied , the AED will start to monitor the sufferer’s heart rhythm. If a “shockable” rhythm is detected , the machine will charge itself and instruct the trained help to steer clear of the SCA victim and to push the shock button.
An Automated External Defibrillatoris programmed to teach rescuers exactly what to do , employing voice and visual instructions. Rescuers put adhesive electrode pads on the SCA victim’s chest. Through these electrodes, the AED is designed to automatically analyze the electrical activity of the heart to conclude if a “shockable” rhythm exists.
Whether you expeience an SCA at work or in the Emergency Room of a hospital, defibrillation is THE best treatment.
AED laws change from state to state. Check to see what your state laws require.
Remember , not all AED’s are built the same. That said we endorse the ZOLL AED Plus, because the AED Plus it the most user friendly Automated External Defibrillator out there.
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