What tool is used to analyze a person's heart rhythm and determine shock delivery?

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is specifically designed to analyze a person's heart rhythm and determine whether a shock is necessary for restoring a normal heart rhythm. It employs advanced technology that allows it to assess the heart's electrical activity and provide audio and visual prompts for the user to follow, making it accessible even to those with limited first-aid training.

The AED automatically identifies life-threatening arrhythmias, such as ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, which require defibrillation. If a shock is advised, the device will instruct the user to deliver it. This capability is crucial in emergency situations, as swift action can significantly increase the chances of survival for a person in cardiac arrest.

Other tools, while important in emergency response, do not serve this specific purpose. Manual CPR devices may assist in maintaining circulation but do not analyze heart rhythms. Emergency response kits contain various medical supplies but lack specialized equipment for rhythm analysis. Cardiac monitors are utilized in hospital settings to track heart activity continuously but are not typically available for use in public or layperson scenarios outside of advanced medical environments.