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What does aed stand for?
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AED: Automated external defibrillator. It is a small computerized device used in emergencies to save the life of some one with a cardiac (heart) arrest due to abnormal heart rhythm. It delivers an electric shock to reset the heart rhythm.
Answered 12/10/2013
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