AED in Dental Office — NDEB AFK MCQ

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What is the role of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a dental office emergency?

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Correct answer: A — To deliver an electrical shock to restore normal heart rhythm in ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia

An AED analyses the cardiac rhythm and delivers a controlled electrical shock (defibrillation) when it detects a shockable rhythm — ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT). Early defibrillation is the most effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest due to VF/pVT. Every dental office should have an AED as part of the emergency equipment. The AED is designed for use by non-specialists and provides voice prompts.

Reference: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada – BLS Guidelines, 2020