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AED

Automated External Defibrillator, it is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, and is able to treat them through defibrillation, allowing the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm.

AED Availability

List of AED that are located in public or private structures, which can be not available during the closing hours.

AED Database

AEDs must be stored indicating the precise location (expressed using geographical coordinates), the name of the place and all the information regarding their availability.

Code Blue

Code assigned to the emergency by the ECC operator indicating that the patient has compromised vital functions in an out-of-hospital environment (usually assigned in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest).

ECC

Emergency Communication Center, it is a fundamental structure for the management of territorial emergencies and is the answer to every individual's request for help.

Emergency Alert

A warning notification sent by the Emergency Communication Center.

Emergency Request

It is the notification that is sent to all the devices of the first responders who are located in a determined area, which can be accepted or refused.

First Responder

Person with specialized training who downloaded the application.

PSH

Person Seeking Help, a person asking or receiving help due to a sudden heart attack.


Last update: September 9, 2022 10:37:59
Created: August 22, 2022 11:39:36
Authors: Francesca Neri