Defibrillators

Key facts A defibrillator is a device that uses electricity to re-start the heart or shock it back into a normal rhythm. Automated external defibrillators (AED) are usually found in public spaces and can be used by anyone. Defibrillators can be used on people who need CPR, such as someone who has had a sudden cardiac arrest. If you think someone is having a cardiac arrest, call triple 000, begin CPR, and use an AED as soon as possible. What is a defibrillator? A defibrillator is a device that uses electricity to re-start the heart or shock it back into