AED
abbreviation
automated external defibrillator.
AED
1 Americanabbreviation
A.Ed.
2
American
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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The AED machine evaluated the patient and recommended one shock.
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
“You don’t have to be certified to do it. It’s awareness of what’s going on, it’s a 9-1-1 call, doing chest compressions and getting the AED in place.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
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