Defibrillator Essay (2085 words)
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General QuestionsWhat does AED stand for?AED stands for automated external defibrillator (or automated external defibrillation). What’s an AED?An AED is a device used to administer an electric shock through the chest wall to the heart. Built-in computers assess the patient’s heart rhythm, judge whether defibrillation is needed, and then administer the shock. Audible and/or visual…