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3 unusual facts about Automated external defibrillator


Hon-Atsugi Station

AEDs were installed in the station on February 23, 2006.

Tracey Conway

Conway's speaking engagements include this experience and CPR/AED training.

Walter Capps

Subsequent legislation by Congresswoman Capps has mandated the presence of AEDs in public places.


Emergency medical technician

The scope of practice includes performing semi-automated external defibrillation, interpretation of 4-lead ECG's, administration of Symptom Relief Medications for a variety of emergency medical conditions (these include oxygen, epinephrine, dextrose, glucagon, salbutamol, ASA and nitroglycerine), performing trauma immobilization (including cervical immobilization), and other fundamental basic medical care.

Physio-Control

The Lifepak line of defibrillators includes both advanced units for ACLS trained personnel, as well as Automated External Defibrilators (AEDs) for use by First Responders and the general public.


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