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Can an AED save a life?

AEDs save lives. They are an important part of responding to a cardiac arrest. A person’s chance of surviving drops by 7% to 10% every minute a normal heartbeat isn’t restored. So, immediate CPR and AED use can double or triple the person’s chance of survival. CPR combined with using an AED provides the best chance of saving a life.

How do you use an AED on a bare chest?

• Turn on the AED and follow the voice prompts. • Remove all clothing covering the chest. If necessary, wipe the chest dry. • Peel away the backing from the pads and attach the pads to the person’s bare chest following the illustration on the pads.

Where should an AED be placed?

Ambulances, law enforcement vehicles, many fire engines and other first-response vehicles should have an AED. AEDs also may be placed in public areas, such as sports venues, shopping malls, airports, airplanes, businesses, convention centers, hotels, schools, swimming pools and doctors’ offices.

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