Using mobile technologies to assist first responders in finding automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) quickly in an emergency

The intent of this report is to examine better ways for quickly finding automated external defibrillators - devices used to help restart the hearts of individuals suffering sudden cardiac arrests - by first responders when a cardiac emergency strikes.

More and more people are either witnessing or suffering sudden cardiac arrests. Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been proven to be vital in helping to save these individuals' lives …