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AED

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Medicine/Medical. automated external defibrillator.


A.Ed. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Associate in Education.


Example Sentences

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While Anaya hooked up her AED machine to the coach, Murray continued chest compressions.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

Mr Pearl said after 30 minutes the turbulence was still bad and they could not get a shocking rhythm on the AED, and Mr Kitchen died before the plane could land.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

"This time saving meant that the healthcare emergency center could instruct the person who called the ambulance to retrieve and use the AED in several cases before the ambulance arrived."

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023

When the AED was deployed, Iwuchukwu “instantly regained consciousness” and let out a “loud wail,” the paper reported.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023

“You don’t have to be certified to do it. It’s awareness of what’s going on, it’s a 9-1-1 call, doing chest compressions and getting the AED in place.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023