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Implementing an A-E-D Program

What is an AED program?
Public access defibrillation programs that place automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in areas where cardiac arrests may occur can reduce the response time up to three to five minutes.
What are the 7 steps of using an AED?
The AED protocol has seven basic steps:
Check unresponsiveness.Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number (if applicable) and retrieve the AED.Open the airway and check for breathing. Check for a pulse. Attach the AED electrode pads.Analyze the heart rhythm. Press the "shock" button, if advised.
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a life-saving device that can help save the life of someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
If your company has implemented an AED program, it's essential to have the AED readily available in the event of an emergency.

What is an AED program?