What is CPR/AED?

What is CPR/AED?

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
       Designed for laypersons and non-medical professionals who may need to provide emergency care in the absence of healthcare providers. 
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique used to maintain blood flow to the heart and brain when a person's heart has stopped beating. 
  • An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and deliver an electric shock if necessary to restore a normal heartbeat. 

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