Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- abbreviation automated external defibrillator
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- initialism
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- initialism ALGOL Extended for Design, an extended version of the ALGOL programming language
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Examples
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Studies have shown that sixth-graders briefly trained in AED use are able to correctly operate the devices almost as quickly as emergency medical personnel.
Youth Heart Watch 2010
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An AED is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to change an abnormal heart rhythm to normal.
Youth Heart Watch 2010
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Also affecting the second quarter's results, officials said, were a "contraction in Japanese AED revenue and continued weakness in the market for health-care capital equipment."
National Business News - Local Business News | bizjournals 2009
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She practiced compressions and breathing techniques and how to use an automatic external defibrillator, known as an AED, on a manikin's inflated torso.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Amanda Hall, elementary nurse, showed up with an automated external defibrillator, or AED, which is used to restore normal heart rhythm to patients in cardiac arrest.
unknown title 2009
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- Zoll Medical Corp, which less than a week ago recommended that older batteries in its recalled AED Plus automated external defibrillators be replaced but offered a software fix as an alternative, now urges all users to obtain the software upgrade, according to a company announcement and a
theHeart.org 2009
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It's more a request to city council to allow future uses of the site - i.e. the arena, hotels, residences, etc. all within an "AED" zone category, standing for Arena and Entertainment District zone.
Edmonton Sun 2010
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It's more a request to city council to allow future uses of the site - i.e. the arena, hotels, residences, etc. all within an "AED" zone category, standing for Arena and Entertainment District zone.
Edmonton Sun 2010
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It's more a request to city council to allow future uses of the site - i.e. the arena, hotels, residences, etc. all within an "AED" zone category, standing for Arena and Entertainment District zone.
Edmonton Sun 2010
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It's more a request to city council to allow future uses of the site - i.e. the arena, hotels, residences, etc. all within an "AED" zone category, standing for Arena and Entertainment District zone.
Edmonton Sun 2010
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