Automated External Defibrillators

Alternate Names : Automated External Defibrillation

What happens later at home?

This will depend on the extent of the person's heart condition. The abnormal heart beat may be a one-time event, or may be part of a heart condition that needs treatment.

What are the potential complications after the procedure?

AEDs rarely cause problems, and the benefits far outweigh the risks. An electrical shock can be accidentally delivered to a bystander if he or she is touching the person when the shock is delivered. The unit warns the operator to be sure that all people are cleared before the shock is delivered.