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Originally Posted by zonerboy
No offense intended, but I'm not all that sure I want any of my neighbors zapping my chest. CPR is fine, but I'd just as soon wait for the paramedics to determine if I need shocking.
There are many reasons other than a "cardiac event" that could cause a person to pass out or collapse. And even if the cause is cardiac only a few such situations are responsive to defibrillation.
Just my personal opinion.
Maybe I need to get a tattoo on my chest stating my preferences.
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I suggest you take one of the free CPR AED classes. It gives all the information you need in order to properly use the A E D. You will find out that the device will not shock unless it deems it necessary. It will only shock if no heartbeat is present. You can be passed out and have a heartbeat and the device will not shock but will tell the responder to continue CPR. Excellent class and in an active senior community, it is good to have as many people as possible trained.