Dr. Shruti Shah

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)  are life-saving machines installed to treat sudden cardiac arrest, and the pads that you are wearing will be of great importance to the efficiency of the same.   People think that AED pads  are all the same and they can be used interchangeably; however, when the wrong one is used, this will lower the potential of the device to deliver a shock or even lead to an error message that will prevent the device from performing its functions.   All brands,...

AED pads  play a crucial role in every defibrillation attempt because they deliver the shock that can restart a normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest.   Even if the defibrillator (AED)  unit is functioning perfectly, expired, dried-out, or damaged pads can make the device fail at the exact moment it is needed.   In India, where temperatures often rise above recommended storage ranges, pads can degrade even faster, making timely replacement essential.  Most AED pads come with a...

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) remains one of the leading causes of unexpected deaths worldwide, and India is no exception.   In such emergencies, every second counts, and having an  Automated External Defibrillator (AED)  nearby can double or even triple a person’s chances of survival.   Among the many AED brands available, Philips HeartStart  continues to stand out as one of the most trusted and widely used devices across hospitals, clinics, ambulances, corporate offices, schools, and even...