automatic external defibrillator
When it comes to emergency situations, time is of the essence. In fact, cardiac arrest should be attended to within 10 minutes from attack. Heart rhythm can immediately be analyzed using an automatic external defibrillator. In the event that irregularities were displayed, this device can apply electric shock which can help revive the patient and hopefully save his life. This is usually used when a layman responds to help out a person who has had a sudden cardiac arrest.
Automatic external defibrillator is limited to treating only irregular patterns of ventricular fibrillation (contraction of cardiac muscles of the ventricles) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (fast heart rhythm). This cannot be used for shock asystole or flat line patterns. This device makes use of voice instruction that guides the user on the step by step procedure through the entire defibrillation procedure. In terms of size, this is typically light and portable so you could bring it anywhere to allow you to respond to emergency situations anytime anywhere.