AED (Automated External Defibrillator) –
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable, life-saving medical device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) by delivering a controlled electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm. It is designed to be used by both trained and untrained bystanders during emergencies.
Key Features:
- Fully Automated or Semi-Automated:
- Semi-Automated AED: User presses a button to deliver shock after the device prompts it.
- Fully Automated AED: Device delivers shock automatically when necessary.
- Voice and Visual Prompts:
- Clear audio instructions and screen icons guide the user through each step: attach pads, stand clear, deliver shock, begin CPR.
- Pre-connected Electrode Pads:
- Adhesive pads with sensors to detect heart rhythm and deliver shock.
- Built-in ECG Analyzer:
- Analyzes heart rhythm and determines if defibrillation is needed.
- Battery Operated:
- Long-lasting lithium battery (typically 4–5 years standby life)
- Data Recording:
- Stores usage and ECG data for post-event analysis
Typical Components:
- AED unit
- Adult electrode pads (some models also include pediatric pads or separate pediatric mode)
- Battery pack
- Carrying case
- First response kit (gloves, razor, scissors, CPR face shield)
Common Brands:
- Philips HeartStart
- Zoll AED Plus
- Cardiac Science Powerheart
- Physio-Control LIFEPAK
- Defibtech Lifeline
Uses:
- Sudden cardiac arrest in public spaces, hospitals, ambulances, schools, airports, offices, and gyms
- Essential part of Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR protocols
Benefits:
- Rapid response increases survival chances significantly
- Easy to use — designed for laypersons
- Safe: will not deliver a shock unless it’s medically needed
Maintenance:
- Regularly check battery status and pad expiry
- Some models have self-test features that alert for maintenance needs
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