A15
Automatic External Defibrillator
Detailed Description
Automatic External Defibrillator(AED)
An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is designed to save the lives of patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), commonly known as a heart attack. By attaching defibrillation pads to the patient's chest, the AED delivers an electric shock to the heart. This shock helps eliminate ventricular fibrillation and restore normal heart activity, thereby saving the patient's life. Additionally, the AED helps prevent brain damage and disabilities caused by cardiac arrest, ultimately increasing the survival rate of emergency patients.
The Necessity of AEDs
In the event of cardiac arrest, the heart stops, and oxygen is no longer supplied to the brain and heart. Without prompt treatment, brain damage begins within 4 minutes, and death can occur within 10 minutes. To prevent heart damage and brain death in emergency situations, early CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and the use of an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) are crucial. Without them, the survival rate decreases by approximately 7-10% for every minute that passes beyond 5 minutes.
AED Response Time and Survival Rate
Recovery Probability Based on AED Response Time
As shown in the table, using an AED for cardiac arrest patients can significantly increase the chances of saving a life. The timely use of an AED can provide a critical opportunity to save the lives of cardiac arrest patients. In South Korea, over 30,000 people lose their lives annually due to sudden cardiac arrest, with a resuscitation rate of only about 8.7%, and just 5.4% of patients are discharged with normal brain function. In contrast, other advanced countries have a resuscitation rate of 10-30%.
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