Henrico adds AEDs at county parks to 'really make a difference,' medical director says
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Seeing an increase in medical emergency calls because of the increase in people working out, Henrico County has started installing a lifesaving tool at each public park across the county.
This tool is an automatic external defibrillator or AED, which is used to treat cardiac emergencies.
Henrico is in the process of installing AEDs outdoors at various parks and recreation areas with an understanding that each second counts when someone is having a medical emergency.
In fact, having access to an AED can be vital as it allows the citizen to be the first, first responder.
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