Defibrillator:
Is a device that monitors the heartbeat. It gives out a high-energy
electrical impulse to stop very fast and abnormal heartbeats and
returns the heart to a normal rhythm. It can be external (placed
on the chest) or internal (surgically placed in the chest). External
defibrillators can be very useful piece of equipment to own especially
if your family has a history of heart problems. Though it is pricey
( $1200 - $1500 ) it is definately worth the invest for people
with a history of heart disease or those that just want to be
on the safe side.
The
video below demonstrats how defibrillators can be used by regular
people like you or me to help save a life in case of a heart attack.