What is an automated external defibrillator (AED)?

What you need to know before you obtain a defibrillator

The thought of obtaining a defibrillator can be overwhelming.  
LONDON HEARTS  have put together a guide to help you make a decision on which #defibrillator is best suited to you and your needs. Perhaps every home should have one!  Now that’s a thought…
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable life saving device that delivers an electric shock to the heart when someone has a cardiac arrest, and their heart isn’t beating normally. A DEFIBRILLATOR, paired with effective CPR, is the ONLY treatment for cardiac arrest.

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