What is a Sudden Cardiac arrest?

The cessation of effective contraction of the heart muscle, impairing or stopping blood flow. A cardiac arrest is different from (but may be caused by) a heart attack, where blood flow to the muscle of the heart is impaired.

It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere and at any age. Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that, in certain situations, is potentially reversible if treated early. Brain injury or death are likely to happen if cardiac arrest goes untreated for more than five minutes.

An AED is the effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm (in the case of VF) and is an easy to operate tool for someone with no medical background. It is most effectively treated by a combination of CPR and Defibrillation.

What is a defibrillator (AED)? 

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator.

It is a medical device that analyzes the heart’s rhythm. If necessary, it delivers an electrical shock, known as defibrillation, which helps the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

With simple audio and visual commands, AEDs are designed to be simple to use for the layman.