What is a Defibrillator?

What is a Defibrillator?

A defibrillator is a medical device that applies an electric shock to correct heart rhythm disturbances. It is used in emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest and increases the patient's chances of survival.

Device Features

Automatic and Manual Modes: Defibrillators can operate in automatic (AED) and manual modes. In automatic mode, the device analyzes the heart rhythm and automatically delivers a shock when necessary. In manual mode, healthcare personnel control the shock delivery.

Fast and Effective Shock Delivery: The device normalizes the heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock quickly and effectively. This saves time and patient lives in emergency situations.

Easy Portability: Thanks to their lightweight and portable design, defibrillators can be easily transported and used quickly in emergencies.

Audio and Visual Instructions: Automated defibrillators provide audio and visual instructions to the user, ensuring that the device is used correctly. This helps even untrained people to use the device effectively.

Data Recording and Monitoring: The device records all interventions and patient data. This data can be used for post-intervention analysis and evaluation.

Device Benefits

Saving Lives Defibrillators provide rapid intervention in life-threatening situations such as sudden cardiac arrest and increase the patient's chances of survival.

Easy to Use: Audio and visual instructions make the device easy to use and ensure fast and accurate intervention in emergencies.

Wide Area of Use: Defibrillators can be used in many places such as hospitals, ambulances, airports, sports facilities and public areas.

Data Monitoring and Analysis: By recording data during and after the intervention, the device helps healthcare professionals assess patient status and analyze interventions.

Areas of Use

Hospitals Use in emergency departments, intensive care units and operating rooms.

Ambulances: Portable defibrillators for emergency response in ambulances.

Public Places: Emergency response in places such as airports, sports facilities, shopping malls and schools.

Private Healthcare Facilities: As emergency equipment in clinics and health centers.

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Updated At13 June 2024
Created At05 December 2017
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