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Health Sciences Unit 4 Essay

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Rebecca Weissmann
Health Sciences- Unit 4
11/9/14

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1. What is an AED? Where are they found?
AED is an automatic external defibrillator that uses electricity to reestablish a normal heart beat. Commonly found in airports, schools, shopping malls, and among other sites. 2. What is CPR? Why is it used?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that is used to help preserve brain functioning during a cardiac arrest. 3. What are the three degrees of burns? How is each characterized? 1st degree- skin is red and somewh...

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