May I ask PL, what happens if one eats right, exercises like Jim Kick but somehow, goes into defib due to an external force like a shock from an ungrounded electric drill or some arrhythmia? No fault of their own. Could happen to you! I've seen it.
During 30 yrs. of my career, I've used AEDs and performed CPR many times. It's all about the "Golden Hour" and a quick response. AEDs do save lives. I realize that 40% save rate is overblown and misinterpreted. My son, a Marion County fire medic, says that 40% represents a tactile pulse, not a save. BTW, Villages medics don't transport. They must call for transport to closest facility. But, again, AEDs are a good thing.
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