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When your heart stops beating, the blood flow to your brain and other vital organs is stopped. If you are not resuscitated within minutes, you will die.A blog article about what happens when your heart stops. The author talks about how the automated external defibrillator works, from hearing to life-saving.
The automatic AED
The AED is a life-saving device that can be used to restart a person’s heart. If your heart stops beating, the AED can be used to provide CPR or defibrillation shocks to restart your heart.
Some tips when using the automatic AED
- Check for signs of life. If there is no pulse or breathing, check for signs of injury. If there is any sign of injury, disconnect the person from any external devices and begin CPR.
- Place the AED on the body. Make sure that it is placed on the chest so that the pads are against the skin and above the heart.
- Press the buttons on the AED. The first button should be pressed to start recording; subsequent buttons should be pressed to perform different functions (such as shock).
- Aftershock! If there is an emergency and you are not able to save someone with CPR or defibrillation, don’t forget to give them an aftershock! Aftershocks can help restart a person’s heart if it has stopped
Conclusion
When your heart stops beating, you die. This is a scary fact that everyone should know. Most people don’t like to think about death, but it’s something that happens to everyone. Fortunately, an automatic AED is a good equipment to save someone’s life.
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