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2. Automated external defibrillator - Wikipedia

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   An automated external defibrillator or automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, [1] and is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electricity which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to re ...

3. What is an AED? This medical device can save lives after ...

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   About 90% of the 350,000 cardiac arrests that happen outside a hospital each year are fatal. However, a simple medical device, an automated external defibrillator (AED), can save lives. According ...

4. Lifepak - Wikipedia

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   The Lifepak 1 was released the same year and was marketed as a more basic, but more compact model, lacking a cardiograph for ECG monitoring. In 1974, the Lifepak 4 was released with an integrated ECG recorder, and was followed by the Physio 260 (for home use) and Physio 1440 cardiac care system defibrillators were released to the public. [7]

5. Berlin Lions Club receives $20,000 for AED project - AOL

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   BERLIN ― The Berlin Lions Club is the recipient of funding for much-needed community health emergency equipment.. The 1889 Foundation granted $20,000 to the Berlin Lions Club for Community CPR ...

6. Defibrillation - Wikipedia

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   Trained health professionals have more limited use for AEDs than manual external defibrillators. [18] Recent studies show that AEDs does not improve outcome in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrests. [18] [19] AEDs have set voltages and does not allow the operator to vary voltage according to need. AEDs may also delay delivery of effective CPR.

7. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   When heart arrest occurs outside of a hospital, the main treatment is a shock with an automatic external defibrillator. These defibrillators are commonly installed in public places like train ...