A FEW INTERESTING THINGS ABUT AED'SWe have all viewed fictitious or maybe non-fictitious AED's being used on TV in medical shows. Someone yells “Clear!” and then a shock occurs and then hopefully CPR. On the contrary, maybe you just know that the word AED is synonymous with CPR and is often needed in an emergency medical situation. Whatever your background, it is important to understand the realities behind the use of the AED and what is truth and what may be fiction.
The AED (automated external defibrillator) is a lightweight and portable device that administers an electric shock to a person whose heart has ceased to pump blood. In combination with chest compressions, the use of the AED can allow the heart to start beating again. Here are a few important things to know regarding AED's:
If you live in San Antonio or South Texas, here at Help-A-Heart CPR we can show you the correct, safe, and efficient method to use an AED. With a wide selection of class times and at our training center in San Antonio, we have the options you need to fit AED training into your busy schedule. Do you want more information regarding AED's, Contact us to have your questions answered and enroll in an AED class for yourself or your organization here at Help-A-Heart CPR.
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AuthorDr. Tracy A. Jones is the CEO of Help-A-Heart CPR, LLC and an American Heart Association, ASHI, and American Red Cross Master Program Trainer, Instructor, & AHA Faculty Member located in San Antonio, Texas. Archives
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