CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is performed when someone's heart stops, and as a result, vital organs, including the brain, stop receiving oxygen. This is a potentially life-threatening situation. When you perform CPR, the rhythmic chest compressions help the heart pump blood that reaches the brain. Meanwhile, an AED (automated external defibrillator) is a device that releases el... https://cpraedcourse.com/cpr-for-healthcare-providers/