What does AED stand for in medical devices?

• A. Automated External Defibrillator
• B. Anabolic steroid Device
• C. Analgesic Equipment Device
• D. Asthma Emergency Device

Answer: (A)

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. It’s a portable device used in emergencies to treat sudden cardiac arrest by quickly checking the heart’s rhythm and delivering a measured electric shock if needed. Because it’s automated, the device guides the user with simple prompts, so someone with minimal training can operate it. Being external means the pads are placed on the chest from outside the body, not implanted. The defibrillator purpose is to reset the heart’s rhythm with a shock when appropriate, which, along with CPR, can save lives.

The other options don’t fit because they describe devices related to steroids, pain relief, or asthma care, none of which are defibrillators or the intended use of an AED.