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A defibrillator analyses a heart that has gone into sudden cardiac arrest. A sudden cardiac arrest occurs when there is an electrical fault with the heart. This causes the victim to fall unconscious and stop breathing.To rectify this irregular beating of the heart, defibrillators send an electrical shock to the heart at a rate of 300 joules, this is known as electrical cardio-version. Electrical cardio-versions are delivered when someone is suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arres …

A sudden cardiac arrest occurs when there is an electrical fault with the heart. It either stops beating or, begins to beat either too fast or slow. When this happens, the victim will fall unconscious and stop breathing. Unfortunately, their chances of survival are slim so, it is important to call the emergency services straight away and then begin CPR and use a defibrillator. Defibrillators work by shocking the heart in order for it to start beating again at it’s natural pace after someone has …

An automatic external defibrillator (AED) is a medical device that is used on people who have suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. They work by scanning the heart to determine whether a shock is needed. If a shock is needed, the AED will deliver one automatically, in turn helping the heart return to it’s normal rhythm.You can find a defibrillator in many public places including; supermarkets, sports facilities, schools, offices, warehouses, sports facilities and more. Depending on where they a …

Chances are you have seen or heard of a defibrillator but, do you know what they are used for and how? Defibrillators are used for sudden cardiac arrests however, it can be confusing knowing the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest, as well as knowing when to use one.You have probably seen a defibrillator installed in your local village, at your office, in the supermarkets, or, in your nearby sports facility but, have you always wondered why the are so important and what they a …

A defibrillator greatly increases the chances of survival when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. When these occur, the victim will suddenly collapse, loose consciousness and will not be breathing. Sudden cardiac arrests occur when there is an electrical problem with the heart, this prevents blood pumping around the body. They are mostly unpredictable as they can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender or sex.If a defibrillator is not used when someone is suffering a cardiac arrest, unf …