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AEDs Save Lives!
AEDs are designed to be used by non-medical
personnel. The new generation of AEDs analyzes a
victim's condition and if necessary, delivers an
electrical shock to the heart to reverse sudden
cardiac arrest. One-button operation with clear
voice directions and automatic analysis enables
a person with minimal training to use the
device.
The key to surviving sudden cardiac arrest is
the speed of response. In addition to CPR, most
cardiac arrest victims need an immediate
electrical shock to restore the heart’s normal
rhythm. If a victim receives a shock within one
minute, there is a 90% chance of resuscitation.
If a victim must wait ten minutes for a shock,
the chance of survival drops to less than 5%. When Every Second Counts - The Time is Now
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The leading cause of death in the United States
is sudden cardiac arrest. Over 465,000 people
die each year from sudden cardiac arrest. The
most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest is
ventricular fibrillation - when the heart’s
electrical impulses become irregular and the
heart is unable to pump oxygen rich blood
throughout the body.
Defibrillation sends an electrical current
through an erratic heart to restore an organized
rhythm. Today, there are devices known as
Automated External Defibrillators or “AEDs.”
These devices are safe, effective and an easy to
use method of restoring the heart to a normal
rhythm.
YOU can dramatically increase the
victim's chances of survival by being trained in
CPR and the use of an AED.
An AED should be used when:
- The victim is unresponsive.
- The victim has a possible heart attack.
- The victim is electrocuted.
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