Defibrillator
Defibrillator is the broader term for a device used to deliver a shock during certain cardiac emergencies. Learn what it means and where to find the main AED page.
Tag cardiac arrest
Chest Compressions
Chest compressions are the main pumping action used during CPR. Learn when to start chest compressions, why they matter, and how they fit into the early emergency response.
Automated External Defibrillator
An automated external defibrillator, or AED, is a device used during cardiac arrest. Learn what it does, when it is used, and how it fits with CPR.