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Do AEDs always help SCA victims?

April 26, 2017AEDs help SCA victims

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Do AEDs always help SCA victims?

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No. AEDs are designed to treat victims in SCA with irregular heart rhythms called ventricular fibrillation (VF) or ventricular tachycardia (VT). AEDs work best in these victims if they are used quickly and if the victim has received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). SCA victims who suffer from other irregular heart rhythms benefit from CPR, drug therapy and advanced treatments such as hypothermia.

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No. AEDs are designed to treat victims in SCA with an irregular heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF). AEDs work best in these victims if they are used quickly and if the victim has received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). SCA victims who suffer from other irregular heart rhythms benefit from CPR, drug therapy and advanced treatments such as hypothermia.