A new publicly accessible AED (automated external defibrillator) is now located outside the Woori Yallock Bendigo Bank, ready to revive in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
The AED has step-by-step voice-over instructions for easy use regardless of experience.
An AED’s computer analyses a heart’s rhythm, determining whether defibrillation is needed when someone is suffering a cardiac arrest. A recorded voice cue then prompts the user to deliver a shock, which stuns the heart and stops all activity, giving it a chance to return to its normal rhythm.
AEDs are intended for use by any person, but formal training can also help you to feel more confident and comfortable if you need to use an AED.
