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AED

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Medicine/Medical. automated external defibrillator.

A.Ed. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Associate in Education.

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While Anaya hooked up her AED machine to the coach, Murray continued chest compressions.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

Mr Pearl said after 30 minutes the turbulence was still bad and they could not get a shocking rhythm on the AED, and Mr Kitchen died before the plane could land.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

In the 18 cases of actual cardiac arrest, the caller managed to use the AED in six cases, representing 33 percent.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023

When the AED was deployed, Iwuchukwu “instantly regained consciousness” and let out a “loud wail,” the paper reported.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023

Corrections officials initiated CPR and used an AED to try to restart her heart.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

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