Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable, user-friendly medical device designed to deliver a controlled electrical shock to a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) to restore a normal heart rhythm. Having AEDs readily accessible in public spaces, workplaces, and schools is incredibly critical because SCA can strike anyone without warning, and every minute without treatment reduces the chance of survival by 7% to 10%. Because these devices feature clear, step-by-step voice instructions, they allow untrained bystanders to intervene immediately during those vital first moments before emergency medical services arrive, effectively turning ordinary people into lifesavers.