Emergencies

Automated External Defibrillator

A portable device used to deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest on board.

Quick answer: A portable device used to deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest on board.

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Quick answer

A portable device used to deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest on board.

Why it matters

Automated External Defibrillator matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Automated External Defibrillator?

In this glossary, Automated External Defibrillator refers to: A portable device used to deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest on board.

How is Automated External Defibrillator used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "A passenger collapsed and we used the automated external defibrillator onboard."

Why does Automated External Defibrillator matter in aviation?

Automated External Defibrillator matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Automated External Defibrillator?

Automated External Defibrillator is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Automated External Defibrillator belong to?

In this glossary, Automated External Defibrillator is grouped under Emergencies. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A portable device used to deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest on board.

Operational example

A passenger collapsed and we used the automated external defibrillator onboard.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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