Blog 3: Cardiaclife.net

IMPORTANCE AND USAGE OF AED DEVICES

AED devices or automated external defibrillators are a device which helps in case someone is suffering from a SCA or

sudden cardiac arrest. This device can be found in any medical shop and can be a bit costly however they are

extremely useful and can even be a factor between life and death. You will have to go through a variety of different

types of AED devices to know exactly which one you need since there are separate devices for different age groups.

The basic purpose of the device is to make sure that the person who is suffering from a case of SCA to recover. SCA

occurs due to irregular heartbeats or rhythms. The AED device recognizes that the heart doesn’t stop. It also makes

sure that the oxygen flow is maintained throughout the body when the SCA occurs.

How an AED trainer helps

This device is not that hard to use however it is better to get a proper AED trainer to understand how the device

works. You will be able to use it properly once you know the basic factors like where to place the chest pads and how

the battery insertions go etc. Also when you are using this device you have to make sure that it is maintained

properly and an AED trainer can help you get the hang of it. Always buy AED devices from reputed companies or else

you will be facing multiple problems later on. You can also go for courses which offer a variety of specialized

techniques in this field.