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Prompt defibrillation is the only intervention for cardiac arrest, other than high-quality CPR, that has been shown to improve survival; however, the success of defibrillation is time dependent, with about a 10% decline in success after each minute of VF (or pulseless VT). Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) allow minimally trained rescuers to treat VT or VF. Their use by first responders (police and fire services) and their prominent availability in public locations have increased the likelihood of resuscitation.
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