In case you are asking what an AED is, it is an automated defibrillator and there is a chance that having one on hand may save your life or the life of someone else. Though every business and home needs to be be equipped with one of these devices, very few are. Even if you have never touched a defibrillator, or even seen one before, having this device handy in the event of an emergency cardiac situation can greatly improve the chance of survival for the victim. Clearly if you know that you have people at your business or in your home with cardiac issues, you definitely need one of these around. It is important to note, however, that several of the hundreds of thousands of people who die from cardiac issues every year were never diagnosed with a preexisting condition.
For those who don't have immediate access to a defibrillation device at the onset of cardiac arrest the survival rate is less than 10%. In fact, every second that passes between onset and treatment greatly increases the odds of death. Having an AED around if this unfortunate event occurs can increase the chance of survival to 90% if the machine is used within the first minute. Clearly keeping an easily accessible device and utilizing it almost immediately is key. Even at five minutes out, the likelihood of survival is still over 30%!
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