Dr. Shruti Shah

In India, an annual death rate of 5 to 6 lakh people suddenly due to heart attacks is reported every year outside hospital premises, in offices, factories, schools, and open places.   It is problematic that a majority of these deaths are avoidable.   In cases where the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is administered in the first several minutes, the survival probability can increase 70 percent.   However, with the increase in the cases, it is evident that few workplaces and...

The battery is also among the most important parts of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) .   Even the most sophisticated AED will not provide the life-saving shock required in a cardiac emergency without a full and dependable battery.   The AED, regardless of its location (office, gym, school, or hospital), must be ready, which relies on reasonable battery performance.   With time, AED batteries automatically become unable to hold the charge they could have because of age, storage...

An  automated external defibrillator (AED)  should not be kept at home just because people are supposed to keep it well-maintained; it is what actually saves lives.   Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an emergency that requires time, and the presence of a functioning AED can help save lives in the case of a timely usage of up to 70 percent.   Due to some unfortunate circumstances, most AEDs in offices and other common locations have failed when required due to expired pads or dead batteries.  ...