Automated External Defibrillator / Medical Device

Learn CPR: Why it matters more than you may realize

A family member collapses at home. A co-worker suddenly becomes unresponsive. A child stops breathing.

Oct 15, 2026

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Drones could speed up delivery of automated external defibrillators to patients suffering cardiac arrest

Drones could be used to deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to people experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to a study presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress.

Sep 25, 2026

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Bystander CPR: You never know when you may need it

According to the American Heart Association, only about half of Americans say they would feel confident performing CPR in an emergency. Many people worry they might do something wrong, injure the person or face legal consequences. ...

Sep 23, 2026

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New smart technology in wearable wristband may detect cardiac arrest

A smart-technology wearable wristband device may be able to automatically detect cardiac arrest, which could lead to faster medical assistance and increased survival odds when cardiac arrest occurs outside of a hospital, ...

May 19, 2026

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Activity may be safer than thought for children with cardiomyopathy or ICDs

Physical activity in children and teenagers with cardiomyopathy (conditions that affect the heart muscle's structure and function, impairing its ability to pump or fill effectively), as well as children with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators ...

Apr 23, 2026

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AED algorithm could improve location of lifesaving devices

Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators and colleagues created an algorithm designed to use data on sudden cardiac arrests to determine the best public locations for lifesaving devices called automated external ...

Apr 6, 2026

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National poll finds gaps in community preparedness for teen cardiac emergencies

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, including teens, and a new national poll suggests many schools and families may not be fully prepared to respond. Only about half of parents say they are aware that their teen's ...

Feb 16, 2026

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New consumer survey shows many still incorrectly believe CPR requires special training

New consumer survey findings from the American Heart Association show that nearly six in every ten American adults still incorrectly believe only those with special training should perform Hands-Only CPR. The perpetuation ...

Feb 5, 2026

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Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes: Hidden heart conditions can trigger rare but fatal events during competition

Though rare, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletes often unfolds in high-visibility settings, like sports arenas, prompting questions about underlying causes, emergency preparedness, and long-term outcomes. A new review ...

Jan 15, 2026

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