AED Machine

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machine is useful for people who have suffered, or might suffer, irregular heart rhythms as an emergency response services. Early defibrillation is critical for the survival of patients in cardiac arrest.

AED machines do not only available in the hospital, clinic or other medical services, but it can be found in many public areas including most malls, stadiums and airports. Since time is the most important factor in a cardiac emergency situation, the AED machines are important for the general public to understand how to use an AED.

An AED machine will automatically determine the heart rhythm of a pulseless victim and, if the victim is in ventricular fibrillation (v-fib), shock the victim's heart in an attempt to restore its rhythm to normal. AEDs are NOT for use on trauma patients, children under the age of 1, or victims that HAVE a pulse.

There are many of AED machines designs, but all are created with simplicity in mind. Different product of AED machine, also different standard operating procedures that are held across facilities. As long as you understand the general principles behind an AED, you may be able to save someone's life.