AED Defibrillators by Soma Technology, Inc.
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable electronic device that can audibly prompt and deliver an electric shock that will disrupt or stop the heart's dysrhythmic electrical activity. The shock will not start a dead heart, but it will stop certain lethal rhythms and give the heart a chance to spontaneously re-establish an effective rhythm on its own. According to the American Heart Association, CPR rescue attempts using electric defibrillation or AED’s improves survival rates by as much as 49%. The fact that most sudden cardiac deaths occur away from hospitals is the reason why there are cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) programs for EMS level personnel and for laypersons. Two early problems with recognizing and caring for heart attack patients are being resolved. The first problem, delay in starting CPR, has been dramatically reduced through the training of more citizens who can administer CPR before EMS personnel arrive. The second problem stems from the fact t...