Automated External Defibrillators (AED's)

Question 1

What’s the purpose of CPR?

Answer 1

to extend the time between cardiac arrest and defibrillation
-> increase probability to restore normal heartbeat

Question 2

What’s a rule of thumb for applying defibrillation?

Answer 2

the sooner the shock after cardiac arrest, the higher the chance of restoring a normal heartbeat

Question 3

What are AED’s?

Answer 3

electronic instruments that analyse diver’s heart rhythms and automatically apply shocks if necessary

Question 4

Which types of AED are there?

Answer 4

semiautomatic: guides through the process of providing a shock
automatic: deliver shock automatically

Question 5

Are AED’s standard for divers?

Answer 5

no