Where are Automated External Defibrillators (AED) installed?
Initially, AEDs were installed in ambulances and they helped reduce deaths due to heart attacks outside hospital. However, it was necessary to place AEDs in maximum places because every minute after a cardiac arrest is crucial in saving a life. Hence, AEDs are now installed in public places as well. Policemen, flight attendants, fire rescuers are given training for operating ADE. AEDs are fairly easy to operate and hence, the concept of PAD (Public Access Defibrillators) came up. Training for ADE takes quite a less amount of time, i.e. 4 hours. Training is recommended to be given for maximum people in order to increase the survival rate. How to operate Automated External Defibrillators (AED)> AEDs are manufactured by different companies, all having the same working principle. Before AED is used, the steps of CPR should be performed. AED is a computerized device. Voice commands from the ADE will act as a guide during the complete process. When you turn the device ‘ON’, it will ask you t
