defibrillator

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:abbreviation AED
gptkbp:alternativeName Automated_External_Defibrillator
automated_external_defibrillator
gptkbp:category Emergency medical equipment
Life-saving device
Portable medical device
gptkbp:component gptkb:battery
gptkb:microprocessor
gptkb:public_speaker
auto show
Electrodes
gptkbp:feature Portable
Automated rhythm analysis
Safety lockout
Voice instructions
gptkbp:features Will not shock unless needed
gptkbp:function Delivers electric shock to heart
gptkbp:guideline gptkb:European_Resuscitation_Council
gptkb:American_Heart_Association
gptkbp:introducedIn 1980s
gptkbp:lifesavingPotential High
gptkbp:location Trains
Offices
Shopping malls
Schools
Airports
Public buildings
Police vehicles
Sports arenas
gptkbp:maintenance Electrode pad replacement
Regular battery checks
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Zoll
gptkb:Philips
gptkb:Physio-Control
gptkb:Cardiac_Science
gptkb:Defibtech
gptkbp:openToPublic Yes
gptkbp:operatedBy Medical professionals
Laypersons
gptkbp:regulates FDA approved
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
gptkb:Sudden_cardiac_arrest
gptkb:Ventricular_fibrillation
Heart attack
Defibrillator
gptkbp:requires Required in some public places
gptkbp:trainingRecommended Yes
gptkbp:usedFor Treating sudden cardiac arrest
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4