Cardiac arrest is a sudden and extremely dangerous loss of heart function. Without immediate treatment, it can quickly be fatal. Every minute without treatment increases the chance of dying by 10%.

The good news is that automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can provide life-saving electrical shocks that dramatically increase survival rates. They can be used by almost anyone, with no medical training required.

Most sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs) are caused by a malfunction in the heart’s electrical system. No matter what the cause is, AEDs can analyze the heart’s rhythm then deliver shocks as needed.

AEDs have become much more widespread in public spaces lately, but 70% of SCA deaths occur in the home. The Defibrio AED is designed for use in homes and on the go. It’s portable and powered and controlled by an Android smartphone. While an AED doesn’t guarantee recovery from cardiac arrest, having a Defibrio AED in your home can make it more likely that a loved one gets the help they need in the critical first minutes after SCA.