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Requirements for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use Physician A person or entity who acquires an AED shall ensure that there is medical oversight of the AED program by a physician licensed in Kentucky to ensure compliance with requirements for training, maintenance, notification, and communication with the local emergency medical services system. The physician providing oversight […]

Summary of Requirements CPR/AED Training Expected AED users must complete CPR and AED training at least once every two years. EMS Notification Any person or entity who acquires an automated external defibrillator shall notify an agent of the emergency communications, 911, or vehicle dispatch center of the existence, location, and type of automated external defibrillator. […]

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have revolutionized emergency response, particularly in cases of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). These portable devices are designed to deliver an electric shock to the heart, restoring its normal rhythm. Despite their life-saving potential, myths and misconceptions surrounding AEDs persist, potentially deterring people from using them effectively in critical situations. In this […]

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can strike without warning, even in people who appear perfectly healthy. It is one of the leading causes of unexpected deaths worldwide, and the chances of survival decrease by about 7–10% for every minute without defibrillation. Because emergency responders may take several minutes to arrive—especially in residential areas—having an Automated External […]

Summary of Requirements CPR/AED Training Each individual who operates an automated external defibrillator must successfully complete an educational training course and refresher training as required by the EMS Board. EMS Notification A facility must be registered with the closest jurisdictional emergency medical services operational program. Maintenance program The defibrillator must be maintained, operated, and tested […]

Summary of Requirements Physician A licensed physician shall supervise the defibrillation program, including personnel training, local emergency medical services coordination, protocol approval, automated external defibrillator deployment strategies, and an equipment maintenance plan and records. CPR/AED Training All operators of the automated external defibrillator shall be required to receive and successfully complete training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation […]

Summary of Requirements Physician Must consider recommendations of a licensed physician in establishing the training, notification, and maintenance requirements of this subsection. CPR/AED Training Every individual expected to use the AED must receive American heart association or American red cross training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use or an equivalent nationally recognized course […]

A defibrillator AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is one of the most essential life-saving devices used during sudden cardiac arrest. Designed for fast, simple, and effective use, an AED can restore a normal heart rhythm with an electric shock when the heart unexpectedly stops beating properly. Because sudden cardiac arrest can occur anywhere—homes, workplaces, sports facilities, […]

Police officers are often the first to arrive at emergency scenes, including medical incidents that require immediate intervention. Sudden cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of unexpected death, and global estimates show that over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually, with survival depending heavily on the first few minutes. Since police often reach victims before […]

Cardiac arrest can strike without warning, even among young people. According to global health estimates, sudden cardiac arrest affects approximately 1 in 50,000 children annually, and survival chances decrease by 7–10% for every minute that passes without defibrillation. Because schools are hubs of activity for students, staff, and communities, having an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) […]