The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
				
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December 11, 2000
                		
                	Automated External Defibrillators
					
					
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Automated External Defibrillators
December 11, 2000 (Issue: 1094)
					Recent studies suggest that timely use of automated external defibrillators operated by laypersons with minimal training can save lives. Purchase of these devices for public places or home use requires authorization from a physician.
 
        			
        			
					
					
					
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