(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – ‘Sudden Deaths’due to cardiac arrest has become one of the leading causes of deaths in Sri Lanka. Receiving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and an electric shock to the heart from a Defibrillator immediately during a cardiac arrest, gives a 50% – 70% chance of survival.An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device made for non-medical personnel to deliver an electric shock to a patient in an emergency.
"Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayakereceives a Nihon Kohden Automated External Defibrillator (AED)from Hemas Surgicals& Diagnostics"
National News Agency of Sri Lanka