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An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that diagnoses life threatening abnormal heart rhythms that can cause a cardiac arrest and the only device that can treat sudden cardiac arrest. With such an important purpose it is important to choose the right AED for your specific requirements and level of training.<br>
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HOW TO USE AN AED 1 TURN THE AED ON Watch and/or listen for the visual and verbal instructions ON 2 ATTACH THE ELECTRODES Wipe the chest dry Right side upper chest, left side lower chest 3 ANALYSE THE HEART RHYTHM 4 SHOCK DELIVERY FULLY AUTO: Tells you to stand clear SEMI AUTO: Tells you to press shock