Overview Of Automated External Defibrillator

All medical supplies need an intense quality research before purchase and maintenance after that because these are lifesaving products which need to perfectly working when required. Same like other medical devices Defibrillator is very important in emergency situations. This device is used to give electroshocks to the heart when getting back in working. AED is an automated and portable device which helps in improving the chances of survival while cardiac arrest.

In many parts of the world, cardiac arrest is a foremost cause of deaths. Half of them dies out of the hospitals and most of them have sudden with no warning signs due to the disturbance of heart rhythm which is known as ventricular fibrillation. In this situation heart stops supplying blood to the brain which can lead to death or permanent brain damage; if an immediate defibrillator is not performed. CPR works as the chain of a survivor which provides a temporary or limited supply of oxygen and blood to the brain until they get proper assistance but a defibrillator is the only effective way to rescue the victim. The victim needs assistance as soon as possible if it delayed even 10mins than have very rare chances to survive.

How to operate AED? AED is designed in such a way that a layman can use when it is needed but a trained one is better. There are some simple steps to follow if you find a person not responding.

• Check the pulse or heartbeat to ensure the cardiac arrest· If the pulse is irregular or no sigh of breath start doing CPR and ask someone to prepare AED
• Wipe the victim's bare chest to ensure he is not wet· Turn on the AED and place the electrodes on his chest (right under the collarbone and left below the heart) and plug the connectors
• Do not touch the victim and press the analyze button and let the device examine if he needs shocks or continuous CPR
• If shocks needed, press the shocks button
• Start CPR immediately after it.

Initially when AED was introduced, strictly regulated and layman cannot use it.

As the states are analyzing they are simple to use and can save many lives at the spot; they provide public access by placing them on train stations, airports, and other public places. Due to its importance, AED kits are easily available even you can buy one online. If you have to use, don't panic just turn on AED and it will instruct you further.