Summary:
When someone collapses in cardiac arrest, early recognition and prompt commencement of CPR combined with access to rapid defibrillation, provides the greatest opportunity for a positive outcome.
A defibrillator is most effective when used within the first minute of someone collapsing from a cardiac arrest caused by a fatal cardiac arrythmia. If used within this timeframe, the survival rate can be as high as 90%.
However, every minute that goes by without CPR and access to a defibrillator reduces a person’s survival from cardiac arrest by 10%. Before now, AEDs (automated external defibrillators) were too expensive for families to own, and for businesses and communities to make defibrillators available everywhere they’re needed.
It offers clear, step-by-step instructions for CPR and delivers a small electrical shock to restore normal heart function. Its portability ensures immediate access in case of sudden cardiac arrest. Designed to be used by minimally trained individuals, the CellAED three-step activation process – Snap Peel Stick™ means it can be applied to someone in seconds. The user will Snap the device to turn on and start voice instructions, Peel to separate the two electrode gel pads, and Stick the pads to the bare chest.
Medical professionals, including anaesthetist assistants, GP practice nurses, and community nurses, have shown enthusiasm for the handheld AED. Its compact size makes it convenient to carry in emergency bags, ensuring swift intervention in critical situations.
Article written by Health Tech Digital
09/01/2024
Source:
Health Tech Digital
https://www.healthtechdigital.com/world-first-handheld-defibrillator-could-revolutionise-access-and-save-lives/#:~:text=CellAED%C2%AE%20is%20a%20world,of%20an%20individual%20taking%20ill.