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Below is some valuable information related to AEDs.

AED defibrillator name comes from the English words Automated External Defibrillator, meaning "Automatic External Defibrillator." An AED is a medical device that, by applying a current of appropriate energy to the heart muscle, helps save lives in sudden cardiac arrest. The purpose of defibrillation is to suppress the chaotic electrical impulses that flow through the heart and allow it to return to normal function. AEDs qualify only for defibrillation in ventricular fibrillation (VF).

AED Operation and Maintenance It is completely safe, both for the victim and the defibrillator operator. If the rescuer follows the AED's instructions, no one can be harmed. The most important safety rule is not to touch the victim during ECG analysis and while defibrillation is being delivered (which the AED clearly indicates). After analyzing the heartbeat, AEDs inform the rescuer whether defibrillation is necessary. If the victim does not require defibrillation, the defibrillator will not deliver a shock. In AEDs, an electrical pulse is generated when the heart analysis indicates the need for defibrillation. This situation indicates that the AED has detected cardiac arrest.

The AED can be used by anyone involved in the incident. The relevant legal regulations in this matter are addressed by the Act on State Emergency Medical Services, which, according to Article 3, Section 7, defines First Aid as any action taken to save a person in a life-threatening situation. These actions should be undertaken by a person present at the scene of the incident; they do not need to have medical education. A life-saving person should use all available medical devices and medicinal products (this includes the use of an AED defibrillator). Failure to provide First Aid may result in criminal penalties, even when such assistance could have been provided. The 2015 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines also place great emphasis on providing first aid. This emphasis is primarily placed on First Aid training and universal access to AED defibrillators. The effectiveness of AED therapy is constantly being confirmed, which justifies preventive measures to increase the number of AEDs in public places.

An AED should be used as soon as possible. It is generally accepted that four minutes after cardiac arrest, irreversible damage occurs to the cerebral cortex. Therefore, the sooner help is provided, the greater the likelihood of saving the victim.

The use of an AED defibrillator is justified in situations where:, in which the victim is not breathing or is making agonal gasps, meaning two weak breaths every 10 seconds. In this situation, if we have an AED on hand, we should definitely use it.

Not all AEDs They operate under the same conditions. Some models can defibrillate on wet and metal surfaces. Others are safe to use in the rain, and still others are shock-resistant. There are many brands and models of defibrillators on the market, differing not only in appearance but also in the lifespan of replaceable parts (batteries and electrodes), self-test frequency, heart rate analysis and electrical impulse charging speed, sealing level, and memory capacity. However, it's important to remember that All AED defibrillators are designed to restore heart function.

The AED consists of the AED main unit and electrodes. Once the AED is turned on, the device guides the rescuer through the lifesaving process, even if defibrillation is not indicated. Step-by-step visual, voice, and audio prompts indicate the correct procedure. During cardiac analysis and defibrillation, do not touch the victim. Standard AED defibrillator equipment includes adult pads. Defibrillating children up to 8 years of age (up to 25 kg body weight) requires the use of pediatric pads. The defibrillator automatically recognizes this type of pad. Some devices allow the pads to be reconnected from the AED and connected directly to a clinical defibrillator. Others achieve this using a special adapter. The adapter connects the pad plug to the connector on the clinical defibrillator. AEDs have built-in memory cards that allow for the defibrillator's operation to be read, including the defibrillation process and ECG analysis. They also record the voices of rescuers and bystanders.

The AED defibrillator's reliability is ensured by the self-test module.. These devices automatically check internal electronics, software, battery level, and pads status at appropriate intervals. Detecting an error by the AED causes the indicator LED to illuminate or change color, and prompts the user when the device is turned on. A self-test function means that some AEDs require no servicing. Maintenance is the responsibility of the user and involves replacing the battery and pads at the appropriate time, as well as monitoring the status of the indicator LEDs. To minimize the stress of operating the defibrillator and the rescuer's uncertainty about the effectiveness of their actions, some AEDs feature pressure control (using special pads), while others offer the option of First Aid training by switching the AED to training mode and using training pads.

An AED can be used to defibrillate children. using special electrodes for children, delivering a lower amount of energy, or a pediatric key (reducing the amount of energy).

During a rescue operation, it may be necessary to defibrillate several times. The heart doesn't always return to a normal rhythm after the first defibrillation. Sometimes, multiple defibrillations are necessary, with continuous chest compressions between each.

An AED should be located in a central location in each building.  Most often, defibrillators are placed at porter's lodges, reception desks, and first aid kits.

An AED should be located in places where a cardiac arrest has occurred in the last two years and in places with high population density. The widespread use of PADs, or Public Access to Defibrillators (AEDs), is yielding results. The increasing number of defibrillators in more and more places: clinics, train stations, gas stations, airports, schools, institutions, factories, and shopping malls, is helping the public become more familiar with these devices. The number of automated defibrillators is constantly growing because they are effective in life-threatening situations such as sudden cardiac arrest, and anyone can help a victim using an AED.