Did you Know...
Fact! An AED will only shock someone who needs a shock." If someone should put it on a person who is not in cardiac arrest it will prompt "no shock advised" and not allow the operator to shock a patient.
If an AED is applied within 2 minutes of collapse...90% chance of survival. If an AED is applied within 3 minutes...74% chance.
The chances of surviving a cardiac arrest with no help...5%.
The heart and brain die in 4-6 min. w/out oxygen. Average response time for EMS is 6-12 minutes, waiting for paramedics is not enough!