Life Saving Device – The Aed

1. Blog 1: Cardiaclife.net LIFE SAVING DEVICE – THE AED Technology and medical science have introduced many great inventions to the medical industry. One of the most revolutionary pieces of medical equipment on the long list of innovative medical technologies is the Automatic External Defibrillator. Known better as an AED, this electronic device has saved many victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest from imminent death. This device works on the principle of passing high voltage through a person’s malfunctioning heart in order to shock it back into working normally. The cardiac science of an AED is simple to understand: When the heart malfunctions, it goes into a sort of “vibration mode” like in your cell phone. This is called fibrillation. If this condition is not treated immediately, the patient may die. A defibrillator uses very high voltage, to the tune of 1000 volts, in order to transfer as much as 300 joules of energy to the heart. This helps the rhythm of the heart go back to normal. AEDs (defibrillators) are very handy devices, and can be carried around easily. They are a permanent fixture in ambulances and other emergency attention vehicles and centers. These days, the presence of AEDs in various locations can be seen as prerequisites to safety arrangements of the place. The number of Sudden Cardiac Arrest patients is constantly rising, and these devices help in saving lives through providing prompt attention to those in need. Many people are taking training courses to learn how to use AEDs so that in the case of emergencies they can be of help.