HeartSave myPAD Glossary
Chapter 1 - Explanation of Terms and Abbreviations
This glossary contains the technical terms and abbreviations used in the HeartSave myPAD automated external defibrillator documentation to help users better understand the device's functions and instructions.
| Terms/Abbreviations | describe |
|---|---|
| AED | Automated External Defibrillator |
| AHA | American Heart Association |
| Biphasic pulse | The direction of current flow changes during the transmission of shock in a defibrillator. |
| BLS | Basic recovery measures |
| BPM | beat per minute |
| CPR | CPR |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EMC | Electromagnetic compatibility |
| ERC Guidelines | European Committee for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) |
| EU | European Union |
| LCD | LCD monitor |
| MDR | Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 |
| MPDG | Medical Device Implementation Act |
| MIT | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| MPBetrelbV | Regulations for Medical Device Operators |
| Patient resistance | The patient's resistance between the electrodes |
| USB | Universal Serial Bus |
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