What does an AED (Defribrillator) test for before it delivers a shock
01/06/2026 07:00 AM
1. What the Automated External Defribrillator (AED) is actually “looking for”It analyses the heart rhythm to detect shockable rhythms, primarily: Ventricular fibrillation (VF) – chaotic,...
When to use an AED (defibrillator)
15/05/2026 07:00 AM
Use it as soon as possible when someone: is unresponsive, and is not breathing normally (including gasping) That combination strongly indicates cardiac arrest, and the Automated External...
Defribrillators save lives
01/05/2026 07:00 AM
Defibrillators (Automated External Defibrillator or AEDs) are real lifesavers—they deliver a controlled electric shock to the heart to stop abnormal, chaotic rhythms (like ventricular fibrillation)...
What is a Cardiac Arrest
15/04/2026 07:00 AM
What is a cardiac arrest? A sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical problem in the heart and occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood. If a sudden cardiac arrest is not treated properly...
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
09/04/2026 07:00 AM
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. It can happen to people of all ages, even those who may seem to be healthy. Young...
