Automated external defibrillators or AEDs are medical devices to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. They analyze a person’s heart rhythm and deliver an electrical shock to restore it to normal.
However, the locations of these life-saving devices are often missing, inaccurate or not detailed enough to find in an emergency. So, the Park City Police Department is working with the Summit County Sheriff’s Office to register these devices using an app called PulsePoint. In the app, businesses or organizations can enter information about the AED location and any accessibility concerns.
Businesses and organizations with questions can contact the Summit County Sheriff’s Communications Director Gus Sandahl at gustaf.sandahl@summitcounty.org.
