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What is Ventricular Fibrillation
An AED stops the heart from its spasm by shocking it. This allows the nerve impulses a chance to resume their normal pattern
An AED stops the heart from its spasm by shocking it. This allows the nerve impulses a chance to resume their normal pattern
Semi-automatic AEDs will prompt the rescuer to administer a shock. The shock can help reset or restore a normal heart rhythm.
Legislation in most provinces and territories across Canada protects individuals who use AEDs from liability when they are used in the context of saving a life, so don’t be afraid to intervene!
All machines come with 2 sets of AED electrodes or pads. These pads have pictures on them to show how the pads go on a patient.
An AED machine is a lightweight, battery operated, portable device that can check, analyze and restore the heart to a proper rhythm.