AED units and how you get one
Unlock This Video Now for FREE
This video is normally available to paying customers.
You may unlock this video for FREE. Enter your email address for instant access AND to receive ongoing updates and special discounts related to this topic.
CPR and AED in Cardiac Emergencies
The Role of CPR and AED
CPR Explanation: CPR alone is insufficient to restart the heart during cardiac emergencies.
Need for AED: An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required in conjunction with CPR.
Arrival of AED: AEDs can be sourced from EMS, community responders, businesses, airports, etc.
Chain of Survival: AED usage forms the critical third link in the chain of survival.
Training for First Aid Responders
Accessibility of AED: While it's unlikely for individuals to possess an AED, acquiring one is strongly recommended.
Immediate EMS Contact: Notify emergency medical services promptly when encountering a non-breathing individual.
Rapid Response: EMS teams will strive to reach you swiftly, as time is crucial.
AED Functionality
Interrupting Cardiac Quivering: The AED is designed to halt the chaotic, pulseless quivering of a heart in cardiac arrest.
Normalizing Heart Rhythm: The aim is to restore a normal heart rhythm.
Paramedic Intervention: Paramedics can administer lifesaving medications in addition to AED usage.