What is CPR/AED and First Aid

What is CPR/AED and First Aid

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation),  AED (Automated External Defibrillator), First Aid
  • 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. 
  • First aid is the immediate care given to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill until professional medical help is available.  

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