{"id":3380,"date":"2026-04-16T11:13:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/?post_type=kennis&#038;p=3380"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:42:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:42:58","slug":"what-does-aed-stand-for","status":"publish","type":"kennis","link":"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/nl-en\/kennis\/waar-staat-aed-voor\/","title":{"rendered":"What does AED stand for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"bde-section-3380-100 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-icon-list-3380-101 bde-icon-list\">\n<ul>\n  \n              \n    <li>\n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/nl-en\/knowledge-and-news\/\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n      \n      <span class='bde-icon-list__icon'>\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! 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This is a compact and portable device for life-saving assistance in case of sudden cardiac arrest*. An AED can provide the heart with an electrical shock to stimulate a normal heart rhythm.\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-text-3380-127 bde-text\">\nIn common parlance, people often speak of a \u2018cardiac arrest\u2019. Officially, it is referred to as circulatory arrest, because the heart is still beating (chaotically), but is no longer pumping blood.\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-3380-108 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5.jpg\" alt=\"High school janitor poses in the hallway with an AED\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-3380-109 bde-heading\">\nWhat exactly does Automated External Defibrillator mean?\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-3380-110 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED is the abbreviation for Automated External Defibrillator. This name describes exactly what kind of device it is and what it does:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Automatic <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An AED independently analyzes the victim's heart rhythm and determines if a shock is necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>External<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You use the device on the outside of the body. You attach self-adhesive pads (electrodes) to the victim's bare chest.<br \/><br \/><\/span><b>Defibrillator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During cardiac arrest, there is often 'fibrillation': the heart beats chaotically. The AED gives the heart an electric shock to de-fibrillate it and thus stimulate the heart to beat in a normal rhythm again. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"bde-heading-3380-111 bde-heading\">\nWhen do you use an AED?\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-3380-128 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You use an AED if you suspect someone is having a cardiac arrest. You can use an <a href=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/nl-en\/knowledge\/the-symptoms-of-cardiac-arrest-are-sudden-collapse-no-response-not-breathing-normally-or-not-breathing-at-all-unconsciousness\/\">Recognize cardiac arrest<\/a> to various symptoms, such as suddenly collapsing, unconsciousness, or gasping for air. Call 112 immediately, start CPR, and have an AED fetched. The faster you deploy an AED, the greater the victim's chance of survival. Good to know: an AED can only deliver a shock if the victim actually has a shockable heart rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who can operate an AED?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Benelux, anyone can use an AED. Although resuscitation training helps to remain calm during a real incident, AEDs are designed so that a bystander without experience can also provide immediate assistance. The AED tells you exactly what to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"bde-heading-3380-129 bde-heading\">\nStep-by-step guide: how to use an AED?\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-3380-112 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to use an AED? Then turn on the AED with the ON button or by opening the cover. After this, listen carefully to the spoken and\/or visual instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Placing electrodes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the two adhesive electrodes on the victim's bare chest (refer to the images on the pads).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analyze: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AED is now automatically analyzing the heart's activity. Do not touch the victim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The shock: <\/b><span>Does the AED detect a shockable rhythm? If so, the AED will automatically or manually (with the shock button) administer a shock. Does the AED not detect a shockable rhythm? For example, because the heart has stopped completely? In that case, the AED will not administer a shock and will instruct you to continue with CPR.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-button-3380-130 bde-button\">\n    \n                                    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--primary bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/shop\/groep\/aeds\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">View our range of AEDs<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-3380-123 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"bde-heading-3380-124 bde-heading\">\nRead also:\n<\/h3><div class=\"bde-post-list-3380-125 bde-post-list\"><div class=\"bde-loop bde-loop-grid ee-posts ee-posts-grid\">    <article class=\"bde-loop-item ee-post\">\n                                <a class=\"bde-loop-item__image-link ee-post-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/nl-en\/kennis\/aed-onderhoud-wat-moet-je-doen-en-hoe-vaak\/\" aria-label=\"AED maintenance: what to do and how often?\">\n                <div class=\"bde-loop-item__image ee-post-image\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AED-Partner_servicemedewerker4-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Service technician checks an AED\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AED-Partner_servicemedewerker4-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AED-Partner_servicemedewerker4-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AED-Partner_servicemedewerker4-1-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AED-Partner_servicemedewerker4-1-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AED-Partner_servicemedewerker4-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"bde-loop-item__wrap ee-post-wrap\">\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"ee-post-title\">\n                    <a class=\"bde-loop-item__title-link ee-post-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/nl-en\/kennis\/aed-onderhoud-wat-moet-je-doen-en-hoe-vaak\/\" >\n                        AED maintenance: what to do and how often? 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                   <\/a>\n                <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"bde-loop-item__post-meta ee-post-meta\">\n                                                                                <span class=\"bde-loop-item__meta-date bde-loop-item__meta-item ee-post-meta-date ee-post-meta-item\">\n                                    April 16, 2026                                <\/span>\n                                                \n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"bde-loop-item ee-post swiper-slide\">\n                                <a class=\"bde-loop-item__image-link ee-post-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/nl-en\/kennis\/waar-staat-aed-voor\/\" aria-label=\"What does AED stand for?\">\n                <div class=\"bde-loop-item__image ee-post-image\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"High school janitor poses in the hallway with an AED\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AED-Partner-onderwijs5-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"bde-loop-item__wrap ee-post-wrap\">\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"ee-post-title\">\n                    <a class=\"bde-loop-item__title-link ee-post-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/nl-en\/kennis\/waar-staat-aed-voor\/\" >\n                        What does AED stand for?                    <\/a>\n                <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"bde-loop-item__post-meta ee-post-meta\">\n                                                                                <span class=\"bde-loop-item__meta-date bde-loop-item__meta-item ee-post-meta-date ee-post-meta-item\">\n                                    April 16, 2026                                <\/span>\n                                                \n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"bde-loop-item ee-post swiper-slide\">\n                                <a class=\"bde-loop-item__image-link ee-post-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/nl-en\/kennis\/wat-kost-een-aed\/\" aria-label=\"How much does an AED cost?\">\n                <div class=\"bde-loop-item__image ee-post-image\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AED-Partner-sport4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sports instructor from Alfa College poses with an AED in the sports hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AED-Partner-sport4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AED-Partner-sport4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AED-Partner-sport4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AED-Partner-sport4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AED-Partner-sport4-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"bde-loop-item__wrap ee-post-wrap\">\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"ee-post-title\">\n                    <a class=\"bde-loop-item__title-link ee-post-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/serviceshop.aedlab.nl\/nl-en\/kennis\/wat-kost-een-aed\/\" >\n                        How much does an AED cost? 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