An AED or Automated External Defibrillator, also known as a portable defibrillator, is a medical device which is used to restore the heart beat of patients who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest or from heart arrhythmia. It must be mentioned that the patients cannot use the device on themselves due to the fact that they are not in a suitable condition. Portable defibrillators are always operated by other persons, which don’t have to have any kind of special training in order to do so. Most defibrillator devices comes with clear written and spoken instruction which mush be followed accordingly. The device will guide the operator every step of the way, from removing the clothing in the chest area to applying the electrical shock. Most such devices can be found in public places such as libraries, churches or schools because they have the highest risks when it comes to people needing a heart defibrillator. Although they are rather new, in the future, portable AED devices will become as common as seat belts are today and they will be credited for saving as many lives.
