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Using crowdsourced information from OpenStreetMap, OpenAED is working on a map of all AEDs in Europe. This map is available for everyone to use, and can be used to find the nearest AED in case of an emergency*.
Additionally, OpenAED helps spread knowledge about AEDs and their use. We also sponsor the installation of new AEDs.
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. Sudden cardiac arrest is usually fatal if not treated within minutes. In fact, each minute of delay reduces the chances of survival by 7 to 10 percent.
AEDs are designed to be used by anyone, even if you don't have medical training. The AED guides you through the process and provides spoken instructions. It is important to know where the nearest AED is located so you can act quickly in case of an emergency.
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As OpenAED relies on data from OpenStreetMap, you can help by adding AEDs to OpenStreetMap. This way, the data will be available to OpenAED and other services that use OpenStreetMap data.
More informationCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. Key point is to keep the blood flow active until the emergency services arrive.
Spread the word about resuscitation and the use of AEDs. Tell your colleagues, friends and family about the importance of knowing how to act in case of an emergency. Civillian intervention is the first step in saving lives.