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What is a public access defibrillator (PAD)?

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What is a public access defibrillator (PAD)?

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A public access defibrillator (PAD) is an automated external defibrillator (AED) that is made publicly accessible. As every minute is critical in saving a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and preventing long-term damage, PAD strengthens the critical link of ‘Early Defibrillation’ in the chain of survival and significantly increases the survival rate from SCA.