AED

What does AED stand for?

Automated external defibrillator

An acronym that refers to a portable electronic device used to treat persons through defibrillation; restores a regular heart rhythm during a sudden cardiac arrest.

Example

My cousin had a heart attack at the gym after basketball but was saved because there was an AED installed at the gym

Related Slang

ACLSAdvanced cardiac life support
ALSAdvanced life support
BLSBasic life support
MDMedical doctor
medsMedications
UNADRYou need a doctor
EREmergency room
EMTEmergency medical technician

Categories

Health Terms
Updated January 28, 2015

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