Non-rechargeable public automated external defibrillator

A non-rechargeable public automated external defibrillator is a portable electronic device designed to detect life-threatening heart rhythms such as ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia in a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Once detected, it automatically delivers an electrical shock through adhesive pads placed on the chest to restore a normal heart rhythm, and is intended for use by laypersons in public settings.

These devices are placed in conspicuous public locations and include an external pulse generator with rhythm analysis capabilities, skin-adhesive electrodes for monitoring and shock delivery, and a non-rechargeable battery as their power source. They are regulated as medical devices and supplied for public access use, with their non-rechargeable battery being a defining characteristic of the category.