AED automatic defibrillator, its full name is automatic external defibrillator, abbreviated as AED. #aed#
What is an AED automatic defibrillator used for?
AED automatic defibrillator is mainly a medical device used in cardiac arrest first aid. It is mostly used for out-of-hospital treatment, such as: schools, enterprises, communities, shopping malls, stadiums, tourist attractions, industrial parks, streets, transportation stations, public places, etc. It has a wide range of application scenarios, which can be understood in this way, **there may be a risk of cardiac arrest,** can be equipped with AEDs. It is currently the most effective and feasible way to save the lives of cardiac arrest patients in out-of-hospital first aid!
Why "automatic"?
As the name suggests, the AED automatic defibrillator operates automatically and can also be said to be an intelligent medical device. If a patient is found to have fallen to the ground and is suspected of cardiac arrest, as long as the patient is labeled through the AED electrodes and the AED power is turned on, it can automatically analyze the patient's physical condition and tell you how to operate with voice prompts. The way to treat a patient with an AED is simple, it can be summarized as: "Attach electrodes to the patient first, the AED automatically analyzes the situation, and then there is a charging process of about 6-9 seconds, if the patient's condition can be discharged and defibrillated, it will prompt you to press the discharge button." The operator only needs to follow the AED voice prompts to operate. A defibrillation process takes about 20 seconds." AED is simple, convenient and effective to use. That's why everyone calls it: AED automatic defibrillator!
What is the difference between an AED automatic defibrillator and a medical defibrillator?
Medical defibrillators are generally used more in hospitals, because of its high professional requirements for operation, non-medical staff are generally difficult to control, and doctors even have to adjust the energy size of patients according to the on-site situation, and other professional details.
AED automatic defibrillators are different. Because it is "automatic", it analyzes the patient's situation and adjusts the appropriate energy. Therefore, non-medical personnel, as long as they have received first aid training and understand the AED instructions. In an emergency, everyone can use it to save people.
AED automatic defibrillator size and price
AED automatic defibrillator its weight is about 2About 5kg, the size of a box with shoes, and even some AED is only 07kg, the same size as a mobile phone, very light and convenient. The price of AED automatic defibrillators is generally cheaper than that of medical defibrillators. Because of the professionalism of the medical defibrillator, there are many functional configurations. The convenience of AED determines that it has relatively few functions and is easy to use. So that's why it's cheaper than medical defibrillators.
Why should AED automatic defibrillators be popular?
In fact, AED automatic defibrillators have been used for a long time in the world, especially in some western developed countries, which have long been popular, and China started late in this regard, coupled with a huge population. According to the data, there are many cases of sudden cardiac arrest deaths every year. Popularize AED and let everyone know how to provide emergency care. This will drastically reduce the mortality rate of life! Raise awareness of first aid and prevent sudden risks. Judging from the news reports in recent years, due to the popularization of AED automatic defibrillators, it has indeed saved a lot of lives!
Has the AED automatic defibrillator reached a very popular level? The answer is: far from it. Because we're just getting started.