Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a medical device that analyzes a person's heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm to normal. Ventricular fibrillation is the uncoordinated heart rhythm most often responsible for a sudden cardiac arrest.
How AEDs work:
- AEDs analyze the heart rhythm using adhesive pads attached to the chest.
- If an abnormal rhythm is detected, the AED delivers an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm.
- After delivering a shock, the AED will instruct the user to begin CPR until medical responders arrive.
Loyola University Chicago has AEDs in various locations throughout all campuses.
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a medical device that analyzes a person's heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm to normal. Ventricular fibrillation is the uncoordinated heart rhythm most often responsible for a sudden cardiac arrest.
How AEDs work:
- AEDs analyze the heart rhythm using adhesive pads attached to the chest.
- If an abnormal rhythm is detected, the AED delivers an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm.
- After delivering a shock, the AED will instruct the user to begin CPR until medical responders arrive.
Loyola University Chicago has AEDs in various locations throughout all campuses.