Proposed features/automated external defibrillator
| automated_external_defibrillator | |
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| Status: | Proposed (under way) |
| Proposed by: | MatsH |
| Tagging: | medical=aed |
| Applies to: | node |
| Definition: | An AED is a device designed for the layman to treat life threatening cardiac arrhythmias |
| Rendered as: | 
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| Draft start: | 2009-05-06* |
| RFC start: | 2010-06-17 |
| Vote start: | * |
| Vote end: | * |
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Proposal
By now, there are many automated external defibrillators available to the public. An AED is designed to treat life threatening cardiac arrhythmias and therefore is of major importancy during a cardiopulmonary resuscitation. An AED is easy to use, and specifically designed for the layman.
Rationale
As these devices can (and do) save lifes, I find it important for them to be found. They are placed in all kinds of public placed as government offices, shopping centres, airports and schools.
Tagging discussion
Currently (2012-03), the tags medical=aed or emergency=aed are in discussion.
Possible icons
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has proposed a universial sign for the presence of an AED:
Map
look at the aed-map (zoom europe) --Jan Tappenbeck 15:22, 9 October 2010 (BST)
Examples
Geesthacht
Dortmund
Zingst, Outdoor
Defi-Box
like IBIS-Hotels
Wedel
Label, Spain
Defi-Station Malaga-Airport
Defi-Station Hamburg-Airport
