AED

We cannot deny the fact that more and more people not only in the US but to the whole wide world are dying due to heart related diseases such as sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack and all others. Though it is true that prevention such as eating right foods, annual or even monthly medical checkups, regular exercise and following a healthy lifestyle will keep us fit and free from diseases, what if the disease sets in before we realize to live a healthy life? These prevention tactics will help control the disease but it will never remove it from our body. Bear in mind that certain heart diseases are not curable but only controllable. This means that you can stop the spread or worsening of the disease but the root problem still lies wide awake.



In case you have an underlying heart condition, taking medications and following the doctor’s advice will help you live a normal healthy life but the likelihood of experiencing sudden cardiac arrest is indeed very possible. To this end, it is important for you and for the community to know certain things that can help save those people suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. Even if you don’t have any heart conditions that may lead to SCA, saving people is enough for you to be heroic even in your own little way.


Two of the most important medical interventions that you can do to help save a dying SCA victim are CPR and the use of life saving devices such as Automated External Defibrillators. CPR is done to manually massage the heart and give vital organs the needed oxygen for them to survive. On the other hand, AEDs are automatic medical equipments used to save lives by giving electrical impulses to the dying heart.

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CPR or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation is a medical technique employed by many professionals to help save a dying or unconscious patient. It follows the sequence C-A-B, which is the revised version of A-B-C by the American Heart Association. C-A-B stands for Chest compression, Airway and Breathing. This technique uses the palm of the hands placed on the patient’s chest to compress the heart thus supporting the failing pumping action of the organ. Giving sufficient amount of air via external device or thru mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is also required to manually give-off extra oxygen to the body. After which, breathing is checked to see if the victim becomes responsive or not. The process serves to be continuous until first aid personnel arrive.


Life saving devices such as AEDs or Automated External Defibrillators are modern medical equipments commonly used in conjunction with CPR. Instead of manually compressing the chest, electrodes or pads are placed into the patient’s chest and right amounts of needed electrical impulse are given to the patient to revive its failing heart. The next step would depend on the patient’s response but instructions are clearly given via the screen of the monitor or thru voice command, all you need to do is to relax and follow the given directives.


CPR and AEDs are needed to save lives, especially under Sudden Cardiac Arrest. You don’t have to be a doctor to help save lives, having the right knowledge to perform CPR and by simply using reliable medical devices such as AEDs; you can help prolong the life of others.

One of the leading causes of death in the United States is a heart problem known as sudden cardiac arrest Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when there is a problem with the electrical impulses of the heart. This condition doesn’t just impact the sick or the elderly, but healthy people at any time.



Every year more than three hundred thousand individuals encounter this condition so it’s crucial that we start to understand this condition and learn what can be done when it impacts children. It is said that fewer than 6 percent off sufferers live after encountering SCA but that figure would be in excess of 50% if an automated external defibrillator was used within five minutes of the patient collapsing from SCA.


It is documented that between 2000-2006 there have been over 500 incidents of SCA occurring to youngsters at school. The most common place where SCA occurs is in gym class where physical activity can strain the heart. As a sudden cardiac arrest can be encountered by anyone irrespective of their age and as such, the faculty and students both have to be protected in case of such an incident taking place.


An automated external defibrillator is a device approved by the FDA that will send an electrical shock to a patient experience SCA that will put the heart back into its normal rhythm. Most schools have made sure to install AED’s in gyms or where sports are played by children, however, there are few AED’s mounted in day care centers. There are several programs by the government and institutions like the American Heart Association which have made certain that most of the schools and day care centers have an access to an AED.


Once an AED has been connected to a individual in begins monitoring the heart. Only if the heart has stopped will the defibrillator verbal and visually advise the care giver to push the shock button. With minimal training the average person, teacher, or day care center employee can learn to use a defibrillator. Automated external defibrillators typically cost between $1000-$2000 dollars which is truly an affordable price since you may be saving the life of a child.
 
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• Prayer
• Homeopathic
• Chelation Therapy

The basic principles of which AED’s operate are the same. They are used for defibrillation and help to administer shocks to the victim, which can greatly improve his chances of recovery. The means of communication between the AED and the user varies according to the AED. AED’s communicate to the user by giving them instructions about shock administration process.

AED’s are the most reliable form of treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. When an AED is used to treat the victim, the pads of the AED are placed on the victim’s chest and his condition is monitored, and if found necessary a shock is given only after making sure that no person is touching the victim, as this might not be safe for both of them. The electrodes used for defibrillation should not touch the user at any point of time, and care should to be taken to make sure contact does not take place.

It is also completely fine to use AED’s on metal surfaces without any possible threats or compromises. The necessary safety precautions have to be taken during the operation of AED and if all the precautions are properly followed, then there is no danger in using AED’s on metal surfaces. A picture of an AED is shown below:

Thus, AED’s being an efficient method of treatment in cases of sudden cardiac arrest, it is very important to locate them at all accessible places and also give the basic knowledge of safety precautions and usage to all the people.

When the AED is turned on, the pads have to be placed on the victim’s chest for the device to monitor his condition. The AED monitors the victim’s heartbeat and then considers various factors before deciding that a shock is necessary. After getting charged, it instructs the user to administer the shock and gives detailed instructions to help in administering the shock.

After the first shock is given, it will monitor the statistics of the victim and decide if another shock is necessary and then proceeds in a similar manner. Thus, as we can see the AED only after careful consideration decides if a shock is necessary or not.

If the AED does not see the need for a shock, it will instruct the user to perform chest compressions on the victim. AED’s are manufactured using the highest technology available and are the best option for treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. AED’s are safe and very reliable and highly efficient devices. Below is a picture of a Philips Onsite Defibrillator.

Usually if a person experiences any medical condition, people call the emergency services and wait for them to arrive to take care of the victim. The same approach if followed during a sudden cardiac arrest can reduce the chances of survival of the victim by a great margin.

In sudden cardiac arrest, the first few minutes are extremely important and the victim has to be given treatment with the help of a defibrillator within the first four minutes of the arrest, after which the chances of survival drop by ten percent every minute. Thus, it is an extremely critical condition and needs immediate attention.

Usually paramedics and EMT’s are among the first people to arrive, and though they are extensively trained, they might not know to operate an AED which is required for defibrillation purposes. Also, they might arrive a bit late on the scene, because of constraints such as traffic, long travel distance and other factors.

As it is not possible to wait for the anyone during an emergency, it is recommended that AED’s be placed at all public places and training be given to all people to help increase the number of survivors of this condition.

Who are at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden cardiac arrest can have severe consequences, and results in death most of the times. The survival rate for this condition is very low, with only 1 out of 20 victims surviving. People who appear healthy and have no previous history of heart related conditions can also be subjected to sudden cardiac arrest.

People who have a family history of heart diseases and conditions need to get themselves examined by a doctor in order to know their risks and chances of being affected by this condition. People who have suffered a heart attack previously are also at risk for this condition. In addition to the above, people who experience a lot of stress because of their work style and people who are overweight have greater chances of suffering from this condition.

Thus, every person who is at the risk for this condition needs to get a complete check-up done by a specialist and then seek further options depending on the results.

Sudden cardiac arrest can occur anywhere at any time. School children, teenagers and adults can all suffer from this condition and this is the main reason behind the installation of AED’s at all schools, workplaces and homes. The treatment for sudden cardiac arrest has to be administered within minutes, failing which, the person loses his life.