An AED, or Automated External Defibrillator,🫀 is a portable, easy-to-use medical device that can restart a heart during sudden cardiac arrest. It analyzes the heart's rhythm and, if a shock is needed, delivers a controlled electric shock to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are designed for use by the public, often found in public places like schools, gyms, and workplaces, and provide voice and visual prompts to guide the user through the process. How an AED works When turned on, the device uses vo

3.5K views · 22 reactions | “Time is of the essence when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. We are talking about minutes. And minutes do matter,” says Lenny Weiss, MD, Emergency Medicine at UPMC. Watch as Lenny walks Pittsburgh Steelers CB Levi Wallace through how to do hands-only CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). By knowing what to do and acting fast, you have the power to help save someone’s life. | UPMC | Facebook