Defibrillation consists of delivering a therapeutic dose of electrical energy to the affected heart with a device called a defibrillator. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable ...

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) provide a potentially lifesaving electrical shock to individuals experiencing cardiac arrest. Statistics indicate that a significant percentage of lives can be ...

Automated external defibrillators are easy to use and relatively affordable to purchase. Manufacturers have publicized these attributes in an effort to expedite the transition to PAD. [42] While ...

Automated external defibrillators (AED) enable responders to deliver early defibrillation to victims in the first critical moments after a sudden cardiac arrest. This program provides guidance for the ...