A. E. D.

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#AEDs

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An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia,^[1] and is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electricity which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm.

AED apps act as life-saving digital networks that crowdsource the locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and alert CPR-trained volunteers to nearby cardiac emergencies. In a cardiac arrest event, survival chances drop by 7% to 10% for every minute without a shock, making these apps vital community tools. [1, 2]

Top Apps for Defibrillator Mapping & Emergency Response

• PulsePoint Respond & NEAR Registry: The premier 911-connected platform in North America.
  • PulsePoint Respond: Automatically alerts CPR-certified bystanders when a cardiac emergency is dispatched nearby in public areas, while simultaneously mapping the nearest public AED. Download it on the PulsePoint Official Site.
  • NEAR Registry: Formally known as the PulsePoint AED app, this tool allows businesses and citizens to photograph, log, and register local AEDs to populate the master registry used by 911 dispatch telecommunicators. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Staying Alive: A global crowdsourced AED locator database with over 1 million downloads. It serves as a comprehensive mapping system to log, edit, and report defibrillators globally. It features step-by-step first-aid action guides and connects volunteers to local EMS frameworks. Available via the Google Play Store. [1]
• GoodSAM: An international emergency asset mapping system covering over 150,000 validated medical assets. It categorizes pins distinctly—such as double-validated local service AEDs and trauma bleeding control kits—and tracks device expiry dates automatically. Learn more or view the live web map at the GoodSAM Locator Map. [1]
• AED map - defibrillators: A streamlined, map-focused utility designed to isolate and display nearby AED coordinates pulled directly from the global open-source project database. You can check its layout on the Apple App Store.
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How You Can Participate

• Verify Local Coverage: Apps like PulsePoint Respond rely entirely on integration with your regional emergency dispatch center. Check the app's coverage map to see if your local first responders are connected. [1, 2]
• Map a Device: If your workplace, gym, or apartment complex has an AED, use the NEAR Registry app or GoodSAM to snap a photo and input its exact placement (e.g., "Main lobby next to the elevators") so dispatchers can see it during a 911 emergency. [1, 2]