Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are life-saving medical devices designed to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) effectively. These portable devices are user-friendly and are found in public places, healthcare settings, and even homes.
AEDs work by delivering an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm in cases of ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia, two life-threatening heart rhythms associated with SCA. They are equipped with automated voice prompts and visual instructions to guide users through the defibrillation process.