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Automatic External Defibrillator / Advisory External Defibrillator (AED):


Automatic External Defibrillator / Advisory External Defibrillator (AED):

  • Automatic or Advisory external defibrillators (AEDs) are capable of accurately analyzing the ECG and making reliable shock decisions.

  • AED are designed to detect ventricular fibrillation then deliver (automatic) or recommend (advisory) an appropriate high energy defibrillating shock.

  • AED require self-adhesive electrodes instead of hand-held paddles.

  • A critical factor in the safety and performance of an automatic external defibrillator is the ability of the device to accurately assess the patient’s heart and make an appropriate therapy decision.

  • The defibrillator performs this evaluation by sensing electrical signals from the patient’s heart via electrodes and using a computerized algorithm to interpret the electrical signals.
  • The algorithmused in the modern defibrillators looks at four key indicators to determine whether a rhythm is shockable or non-shockable. These four indicators are heart rate, conduction, stability and amplitude.

  • It is small, light and virtually maintenance-free.The device is powered by a long-life disposable lithium battery with enough capacity for 75 discharges.

  •  It uses a low energy biphasic waveform.
          


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