Yes, AEDs are designed to be used by anyone, including untrained bystanders. Devices give step-by-step voice instructions that guide users through pad placement and shock delivery.
In the event of a cardiac arrest we first call 999 or 112, the Ambulance dispatcher will stay on the line with you and guide you through using the defibrillator.
However, organisations such as schools, businesses, and community groups benefit from formal CPR and AED training to give users more confidence, meet audit expectations, and improve outcomes.
