Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Electrical Defibrillation is well established as the effective therapy for cardiac arrest, the most important determinant of survival being the time from collapse to delivery of the first shock. Today the widespread deployment of Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) is considered a realistic strategy for reducing mortality due to heart disease.
Persons using an AED should recieve regular training - it is recommended by the resuscitaiton council that this should be at least yearly and preferably more often