Defibrillators are medical devices that can be external, transvenous, or implanted (pacemaker), depending on the type of device used. In some external units, known as automated external defibrillators (AED), they automate the diagnosis of treatable rhythms, meaning that lay responders or regular people are able to use them successfully with little or training. Internal defibrillators are used by medical personnel in hospitals while external defibrillators (AED) are more commonly found in public buildings and homes.
Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED)
Why would anyone need Automatic External Defibrillator(AED)?Findings reveal that around 80 percent of sudden (cardiac) arrests occur in one’s residence and are witnessed by family members who are often not well equipped with the necessary equipment and skills to attend to the person.
More than ever, it is because they do not know how to perform CPR or have access to an External Heart Defibrillator.
Therefore it is important for you and at least someone else in your family to understand the severity of sudden arrests and the required treatment, (CPR) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation coupled with defibrillation, and the use of (AED) Automatic External Defibrillator...
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