[lasr_velocirptr]

I wonder if it makes sense in this day and age to have AEDs as part of first aid kit? There is an issue that people require adequate training to use one properly. Maybe, we could subsidize AED for people that have taken advanced CPR class

Without looking at the statistics, I wonder how many lives can be saved if there are enough people trained to use AED and provide CPR considering in a lot of areas it can be a while before ambulance shows up

[SirMaster]

When I worked as a lifeguard in high school (2003-2006) at the high school indoor pool we had an AED that hung in a box attached to the wall.

If I recall, I think we practiced with a dummy one during lifeguard training, but they are more ore less automated and a voice walks you through the process. I think most people would be able to use one successfully, without any prior training.

[user_7832]

Don't quote me on this, but I think AEDs are quite pricy (I think in the range of 10-20k USD). They could totally be on an emergency kit if you or your organization has billionaires but otherwise are better utilized in common places.

[endgame]

AEDs are present in a lot of public-space first aid supplied these days: supermarkets, shopping centres, etc. When you turn them on, an automated voice guides you through every step. They're not idiot-proof, but they're pretty close.