Defibrillator
Noun
A machine used to send an electric shock to the heart to help it start beating again in cases of cardiac arrest.
The defibrillator was used to revive the patient after his heart stopped.

Often appears as...
- AEDs
- cardiac emergency response
Usage tips
Neutral
Automated external defibrillator, manual defibrillator, cardiac arrest
Noun
A machine used to send an electric shock to the heart to help it start beating again in cases of cardiac arrest.
The defibrillator was used to revive the patient after his heart stopped.

Often appears as...
- AEDs
- cardiac emergency response
Usage tips
Neutral
Automated external defibrillator, manual defibrillator, cardiac arrest
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Medical equipment
Defibrillators are critical in emergency medicine and can save lives if used quickly.
In cases of sudden cardiac arrest, quick access to a defibrillator can significantly increase survival rates.
User-friendly
Some models are designed for public use, making them accessible to non-medical personnel.
Trainings are often provided to teach users how to operate AEDs effectively.
Importance
Understanding how and when to use a defibrillator can be vital during emergencies.
Having defibrillators in public areas helps prepare for potential heart-related incidents.
Medical equipment
Defibrillators are critical in emergency medicine and can save lives if used quickly.
In cases of sudden cardiac arrest, quick access to a defibrillator can significantly increase survival rates.
User-friendly
Some models are designed for public use, making them accessible to non-medical personnel.
Trainings are often provided to teach users how to operate AEDs effectively.
Importance
Understanding how and when to use a defibrillator can be vital during emergencies.
Having defibrillators in public areas helps prepare for potential heart-related incidents.
Medical equipment
Defibrillators are critical in emergency medicine and can save lives if used quickly.
In cases of sudden cardiac arrest, quick access to a defibrillator can significantly increase survival rates.
User-friendly
Some models are designed for public use, making them accessible to non-medical personnel.
Trainings are often provided to teach users how to operate AEDs effectively.
Importance
Understanding how and when to use a defibrillator can be vital during emergencies.
Having defibrillators in public areas helps prepare for potential heart-related incidents.
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