[Sca-cooks] AED

[Karen O]

Kirsten said:
> an AED is an Automatic Electonic Defibrolator they have become standard on
airplanes, airports, schools, etc. they are part of the new Red Cross First
Aid/CPR certification.. and they are designed to be used by any civilian who
can push a button and undertsnd english
>
> the survival of most heart attack patients is *directly* in proportion to
how soon they can get to a defibrillator.  an AED is a defibrilator that is
able to be kept in "the feild"  they are required by most little leagues
now.... and many sports teams<

        Well, no, not yet, not exactly.  The push is to get these devices in
public areas/ large work enviorments:  they've proven themselves on air
flight, & airports, so  *Soon*  AED's should available wherever there may be
a need for them.  It may be a while before rural areas can afford them in
major public areas.  May prove too big an expense for a "major Barony."

> you follow the directions and push the button when the little voice says
so<

    Yep, and the actors on the Red Cross Video are believeable.

    Caointiarn  {Red Cross  First Aid & CPR instructor}