An automated external defibrillator (also known as an AED) is used to give a shock to a heart that has gone into cardiac arrest. This machine can often effectively treat ventricular fibrillation (VF), which is an abnormal heart rhythm. When a person is suffering from this abnormal rhythm, the heart isn’t able to circulate...
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Once you have been CPR certified you’ll need to keep in mind that the certificate is valid for 3 years only. After that, the certification is no longer in effect. Getting re-certified for CPR is fast and easy as long as you take the course while your certificate is still valid. Keep an eye...
READ MOREWhat is an AED? Automated External Defibrillator
In our first aid and CPR/AED certification courses offered, we teach our students how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). An AED is an extremely sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that is used in the event of a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. The...
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