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General FAQs about AEDs

What does AED stand for?

Automated External Defibrillator

What is an AED?

An AED is a portable, medical device that delivers a life-saving shock to a heart that is in distress. The AED analyzes the heart’s rhythm, then advises the operator whether or not a shock is necessary. Fully automatic AEDs will deliver the shock without requiring the user to push the button, while semi-automatic AEDs require the user to push the shock button. AEDs may use audible and visual notifications to guide the user through a rescue. Including the administration of CPR.

How do AEDs help to save lives

If a person’s heart is in a “shockable” rhythm, an AED can provide an electrical shock to help the heart resume its normal rhythm. Early CPR, combined with early defibrillation, can increase survival rates for cardiac arrest victims by up to 75%, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For every one-minute delay in defibrillation, the survival rate of a cardiac arrest victim decreases by 7 to 10%. After more than 12 minutes of ventricular fibrillation, the survival rate is less than 5%. Up to 40,000 cardiac arrests occur each year in Canada. That’s one cardiac arrest every 12 minutes. Without rapid and appropriate treatment, most of these cardiac arrests will result in death. Thousands of lives could be saved through public access to automated external defibrillators.

When should you use an AED?

You should only use an AED on a person if their heart suddenly stops beating or if they are experiencing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

How do you know when someone is experiencing a Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest symptoms include: No breathing or gasping noises paired with abnormal breathing, unresponsive, unconscious and no pulse. If you encounter someone with these symptoms, call EMS/911, designate someone to search for a defibrillator, and immediately begin CPR.

Is an AED easy to use?

Yes. An AED is easy to operate and designed to be used by people with little or no training. When the AED is switched on, it will begin coaching the user through the event using audible prompts and visual cues, such as lights or physical diagrams, or even a video screen.

Who Can Use An AED?

Anyone can use an AED to help save a life. AEDs are designed to help people with minimal training use them safely in tense, emergency situations. They have numerous built-in safeguards and are designed to deliver a shock only if the AED detects one or more shocks are necessary. Their ease of use and built-in safety mechanisms make AEDs suitable for use in community or company-wide programs. It helps if the person has taken a CPR and AED training class. People with CPR training will be able to recognize when a person may need an AED and will feel more confident operating the device, however many lives have been saved by those with no previous training.

Can a child operate an AED?

An AED is so easy to use even untrained schoolchildren can operate one quickly and correctly. Some forward-thinking school boards are purchasing AEDs and training their students. All school-aged children should be trained to use AEDs and provide first aid and CPR.

Where should AEDs be located?

AEDs should be placed in areas where there are high concentrations of people. They are often found in schools, health clubs, community centers, airports, religious communities and malls. Ideally, AEDs would be in every home and workplace.

How Does An AED Work?

An AED is programmed to tell rescuers exactly what to do using voice and visual prompts. Rescuers attach adhesive electrode pads to the person’s chest. Through these electrodes, the AED is designed to automatically analyze the electrical activity of the heart to determine if a “shockable” rhythm is present. With voice prompts and pictures, the AED guides rescuers through the resuscitation process, advising them when to give CPR. If the AED determines the person’s heart needs a shock, it tells rescuers to stand back and stay clear so a shock can be safely given through the adhesive electrode pads affixed to the person’s chest. (Note: Some AED models will tell the user to push a button to shock, and others will provide it automatically after giving rescuers an “all clear” warning.) The delivery of an electrical shock to a heart experiencing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) briefly stops all electrical activity in the heart. This brief break from the previous electrical chaos can be enough for the heart to restart with a normal sinus rhythm.

Do I really need an AED?

Statistics from the United States show that approximately 1600 lives PER DAY are lost due to no AED being readily available. Anyone could suffer from SCA (sudden cardiac arrest). Risk is not just limited to the elderly or obese. Young, fit people with no symptoms suffer at a lower rate, but are susceptible all the same.

Will an AED always resuscitate someone in cardiac arrest?

Not everyone can be saved from SCA, even with defibrillation. But early defibrillation, especially when delivered within three to five minutes of a person’s collapse from SCA, does provide the best chance for survival. After ten minutes without defibrillation or CPR, the person’s chances for survival diminish significantly. An AED will not treat a non-shockable heart rhythm. However, defibrillation is the only treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. Early treatment is key.

Do AEDs increase a person’s survival rate?

Yes. Having an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in your workplace or community can make the difference between life and death. An AED can increase someone's survival chances by up to 44 percent. Without an AED, the chance of survival decreases by 10 percent for each minute that passes without defibrillation.

What are the legal implications of using AEDs?

Legislation in provinces across Canada protects individuals who use AEDs from liability when they are used in the context of saving a life. Information about individual provincial regulations can be obtained from the provincial Heart and Stroke Foundation offices.

Do I need to put the AED near an outlet to plug it in?

No, all AEDs are powered by a battery and do not require being near an outlet.

Why is CPR so important?

CPR buys time for the person while waiting for the AED to be delivered to the scene. CPR mimics the heart’s pumping of oxygenated blood to the body and brain and is a critical link in the chain of survival. CPR keeps the brain and body alive by supplying them with oxygen-rich blood.

Can an AED be used on a Child?

Yes. An AED is designed to introduce a lower dose shock when it is utilized on a child or infant. Some AEDs have separate pediatric pads, while others may adjust using a key (like the Philips FRx). Most manufacturer guidelines set the size cutoff at 65 pounds for pediatric defibrillation.

FAQs about purchasing an AED

How do I decide which AED is the best for me?

Some people may need a small, lightweight AED, while others may need something more rugged. If you can let us know the reason you are considering purchasing an AED, where it will be located and who is likely to use it, we will be able to advise you on which unit best suits your needs.

AEDs Save Lives

Adult Placement Guide (Flat Man)

Adult Placement Guide (Flat Man)

External Manikin Adaptor

Fast Response Kit

FRx Adult Pads (SMART Pads II)

FRX AED WITH WALL MOUNT CASE AND CHILD KEY

FRx Infant/Child Pediatric Key

FRx Instructors Training ToolKit

FRX REFRESH PACK

FRx Replacement Training Pad II

FRX SMART PAD II CARTRIDGE

FRx Standard Carrying Case

FRx Trainer Replacement Case