When the heart stops beating due to a cardiac arrest, every second counts. The absence of blood circulation can cause irreversible brain damage within minutes — and if not treated immediately, it can be fatal.
While CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) helps maintain blood flow temporarily, sometimes the heart requires an electric shock to restart its normal rhythm. That’s where an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) comes in.
An AED is a life-saving device that:
Additionally, the use of an oxygen kit during CPR helps deliver a higher level of oxygen to the brain, improving the chances of recovery and reducing post-resuscitation complications.
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