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  1. Automated external defibrillator - Wikipedia

    An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular …

  2. What is AED? | Learn What an AED Is | Red Cross

    AEDs are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It's a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or …

  3. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) | FDA

    Oct 22, 2024 · Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are portable, life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating...

  4. Automated external defibrillators: Do you need an AED?

    Apr 24, 2024 · An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that can be used to treat a person whose heart has suddenly stopped working. This condition is called sudden cardiac arrest.

  5. AED Implementation - American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

    Are you one of the 50% who can locate an automated defibrillator (AED) at work? With 10,000 cardiac arrests annually in the workplace, you have the potential to save thousands of lives. Immediate CPR …

  6. What Is AED and How to Use It | Defibrillator Explained | MDSI

    May 1, 2025 · What is an AED? An Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, is a device for sudden cardiac arrest. It sends an electric shock to help the heart beat normally again. It is designed for …

  7. Lifesaving in seconds. How to use AEDs in heart emergencies.

    Dec 15, 2025 · Here’s a guide to using AEDs in heart emergencies, from Acadian Ambulance emergency trainer.

  8. 5 things to know about AEDs (Automated external defibrillators)

    Jun 4, 2025 · Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, are life-saving devices for people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. According to John-Paul Couce, a paramedic and CPR education coordinator …

  9. AED 101 - HSI

    An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a safe and easy-to-use device that delivers a therapeutic electric shock to the heart as treatment for a victim in sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

  10. What Is an AED and How Does It Save Lives?

    Feb 7, 2025 · An AED is a portable medical device designed to analyze a person's heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock if needed. This shock can restore a normal heartbeat in someone …