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ELI5 Defibrillators - why AEDs at malls differ from those on TV?
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ELI5 Defibrillators - why AEDs at malls differ from those on TV?

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

May 16, 20258m 58s

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Show Notes

What exactly is a defibrillator? Why is the analogy of jump starting a car incorrect? What’s happening in the heart when a shock is delivered? What is the AED and how do you spot one in public? What happens when you activate an AED? Who invented it?

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