AED means automated external defibrillator and it is basically used to help people having sudden cardiac arrest.
AED is a portable device usually operated with battery and helps to checks the heart's rhythm of a victim.
AED sends the needed shock to the heart of the unconscious person to restore a normal rhythm to the heart.
Steps in using AED correctly are:
1. We need to first check the pulse level and keep the airway open to prevent obstruction of oxygen intake.
2. We then analyze the heart rhythm.
2. We then turn on the AED and follow the instruction on how to use the device.
3. We will place the AED on the bare dry chest .
4. We will then press the shock button to send shock to the heart.
In conclusion, considerable number of the case of sudden cardiac arrest which are treated promptly with a defibrillator are successful.
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