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How Can a Defibrillator Save One’s Life?

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Many times, an abnormal heart rhythm, ventricular fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia (no pulse) can lead to death due to lack of immediate care. People facing such health issues can only be saved when taken to a hospital or clinic that has automated external defibrillators. This kind of medical device helps the heart by providing electric shock. If the heart suddenly stops pumping, then this type of equipment also helps in restoring a normal heartbeat.   There are three types of defibrillators, namely Automated external defibrillators (AEDs), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCDs). Among them, Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are the simplest to use. On the other hand, Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are placed inside the body through surgery. And, the patient can wear wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCDs) like any other gadget.   Now, let’s understand how AEDs work. Well, this lightweight batt
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Important CPR Tips That Everyone Should Know

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In recent times, the incidences of fatal heart attacks have increased in Australia as well as all over the world. Improper diet and eating habits, lack of physical exercise, stress, smoking, and alcohol consumption are contributing to this. But do you know that immediate CPR( cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can double or triple a person's chance of survival? Therefore, everyone should know about the below-mentioned CPR techniques: 1) If a person has fainted suddenly or due to an accident, the first thing to do is check his/her pulse. If the person has stopped breathing, then CPR should be applied immediately.   2) The first thing to do here is to place the person on a firm surface and provide mouth-to-mouth respiration.   3) Make sure that the airway remains open and is not blocked by the tongue. To open the airway, applying backward pressure is an effective technique.   4) You should continue massaging the cardiac area by applying a little pressure over the chest. This will help th
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