The Life-Saving Impact of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) | Wellbeing

The statistics speak volumes regarding the critical role of emergency equipment. When a victim suffers a cardiac arrest, relying solely on manual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) results in a survival rate of merely 9%. However, the introduction of technology changes the odds dramatically.

If CPR is performed in conjunction with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)—even in cases where the device is attached but does not require a shock—the survival rate climbs significantly to 24%.

Most impressively, in scenarios where the full intervention involves both high-quality CPR and the delivery of a defibrillation shock by the AED, the victim's chance of survival surges to 38%. These numbers clearly demonstrate that the combination of human effort and AED technology is the undeniable gold standard for saving lives.