Tag: What is the difference between an AED and a defibrillator

Defibrillator An automated external defibrillator is a lightweight, portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat). It is able to treat them through defibrillation (delivery of an electric shock to stop arrhythmia) allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm. This is usually use during or after a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA),…