What is a portable defibrillator?

A portable defibrillator is a rescue device that gives an electric shock to the heart of a person to help him regain a normal rhythm when he is in a sudden cardiac arrest from hospital settings. It is also known as an automatic external defibrillator or AED and its availability in public places is growing. These devices are usually automated to a large degree, with the ability to diagnose the patient and provide proper treatment or retain inappropriate treatment. The portable defibrillator usually speaks of the user through the entire step by step instructions, allowing the device to be generally used safely with small to any training, although basic training is preferred. It has an electrocardiogram (ECG) to monitor the heart rhythm and software with automated voice challenges to analyze the patient and learn the operator used, along with the shock generator. All these components are closed with the buttons for operation, display, speaker, wiresand electrode pads.

If the person has collapsed and does not respond without pulse or breathing, he may try to treat a portable defibrillator. After activation, the unit asks the operator to confirm these symptoms, and then orders the operator to lay the electrodes on the chest of the victims of the heart attack. The unit then instructs to all others in this area to avoid while the units software analyzes cardiac activity.

If the defibrillator treatment is unsuitable, the unit will stop the process, but can still be used to monitor the patient's condition using ECG. If shock is indicated, the unit instructs the operator to make sure the area is clear and delivers the electric shock by pressing the button. After shock, the unit will analyze the patient's condition and direct the operator to further treatment if necessary. Once the patient has been stabilized or should be immediately brought to the nearest hospital to DalŠíma evaluation.

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portable defibrillator units are increasingly available in public places such as airports, shopping centers, schools and many other settings. They are designed to be easy to use to be able to treat someone in heart our distress immediately without being transported to the hospital first. However, training is recommended, but is not necessary. Studies have shown that rapid handling of these devices can save lives.