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Medical・AED

AED

Kansai International Airport was the first airport in Japan to install AED devices that can be used by ordinary citizens. There are 54 AED units in total; 27 units in Terminal 1, 19 units in Terminal 2, and 8 units in the Aeroplaza, hotel, Observation Hall and other locations.

 

 

 

 

About AEDs
 
  • AED is short for Automated External Defibrillator.
  • An AED is a medical device that is used to restart the heart of a person who is in cardiac arrest (ventricular fibrillation). The device works by giving the patient an electric shock to remove the fibrillation (i.e. to defibrillate them).
  • AEDs were formerly only able to be used by trained medical personnel, but as of July 1st, 2004, ordinary citizens have been permitted to use them.
  • To use an AED, simply open the cover. The power will turn on automatically, and it is then simply a matter of following the audio instructions. AEDs are easy to operate, even for first-time users.
  • Chances of survival are greatly increased when an AED is used in conjunction with heart massage and CPR.
  • All AEDs at KIX can give audio guidance in Japanese and English.

 

 

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