AED Defibrillator

AEDs are designed to save someone who is just caught by a heart attack, which usually occurs with an interruption in the heart's electrical activity that causes the heart to beat dangerously fast or irregularly. Because of this changed heart rhythm, your heart can't pump effectively. This irregular heartbeat stops blood flow to your brain and other important organs, usually resulting in death if not treated within time, generally a few minutes. If a person survived, he can have permanent damage to his brain and other organs, so the earlier your heart's beat is restored, it will be better. The AED defibrillator then reads your heartbeat and sends an electrical current to your heart, if an electric shock can correct the beat. If it is used within minutes, the shock can restore your heart to a normal rhythm and can save your life.

How to use an AED defibrillator

 ●The home defibrillator arrives with an instructional training video that trains how to use and maintain the device. If you purchase an AED, everyone in your home should watch the video and review it regularly.

 ●In an emergency, the automated external defibrillator (AED) will also provide you step-by-step voice instructions. It elaborates how to check breathing and a pulse and also how to position electrode pads on the chest of the person

 ●Once the electrode pads are in place, the AED measures the person's heart rhythm automatically and decide if a shock is needed. If needed, the machine tells the user to stand back, push a button to deliver the shock. The AED is programmed not to provide a shock if a shock isn't needed.

 ●The AED guide also instructs the users through CPR. The process can be repeated as needed until the emergency team takes over.
Tips for proper use of AED defibrillator

 ●AED registration with the manufacturer: By registering you will receive safety alerts and recall notices. Also, keep check of the manufacturer's website regularly to keep updated information about your device.

 ●Keep track of the information: Enroll yourself and whoever at your home in a community education class to learn how to use your automated external defibrillator properly and to perform CPR.

 ●Have a practice run using the AED: As the AED works only on certain types of cardiac attacks, people who are going to use the device should know what steps to take if the AED indicates a shock isn't needed, but the person doesn’t respond.

 ●Storing AED at a place where it is accessible: Make sure family, friends, and visitors know where it is placed.

 ●Maintain AED properly: This includes the installation of new batteries, typically every four years and the replacement of electrode pads as needed.

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