{"id":7454,"date":"2026-01-14T22:32:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T03:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacquesdechamplain.com\/?page_id=7454"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:34:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:34:24","slug":"aed-quebec","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacquesdechamplain.com\/en\/aed-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an AED?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-7454\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-7454-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"titre-slide\"><span style=\"color: white;\">AED: A Life-Saving Device<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-1\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable, easy-to-use device designed to analyze a person\u2019s heart rhythm during cardiac arrest and, when necessary, deliver an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm.<\/h3>\n<h3>Early use of an AED can triple a cardiac arrest victim\u2019s chances of survival.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-2\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"jdc-video-placeholder\"><p>To watch this video, please accept YouTube in the <a href=\"#axeptio\" data-toggle=\"axeptio\">cookie consent banner<\/a>.<\/p><template class=\"video\"><div style=\"width:100%;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-7454-1\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BZ0JlidWDxE?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BZ0JlidWDxE\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/BZ0JlidWDxE<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/template><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-3\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-3-0\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DEA.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-7173  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DEA.jpg 760w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DEA-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DEA-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-3-1\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"titre-section\"><span style=\"color: white;\">How does an AED work?<\/span><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: white;\">An AED is a mobile, intelligent electronic device that guides the user step by step, using simple voice and visual instructions.<\/h3>\n<p>How it works:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-4\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-4-0\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-7454-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Automatic analysis<\/h3>\n<p>Once the pads are placed on the victim\u2019s chest, the device automatically analyzes the heart rhythm and determines whether an electric shock is needed. No action is required from the user.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-4-1\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-7454-4-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Safe defibrillation<\/h3>\n<p>If the device detects a shockable rhythm, such as ventricular fibrillation, it charges automatically and tells you when to deliver the shock by pressing a button. The device will never allow a shock if it isn\u2019t necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-4-2\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-4-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-7454-4-2-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Step-by-step guidance<\/h3>\n<p>From the moment it\u2019s turned on, the AED guides you through each step with voice instructions, from pad placement to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-5\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-5-0\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Why is an AED so important?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>During a cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood effectively. Without rapid intervention, irreversible brain damage can begin in about 5 minutes. Survival chances decrease by 7 to 10% with each passing minute without defibrillation.<\/p>\n<p>An AED allows for rapid intervention prior to the arrival of emergency services, which can make the difference between life and death. <strong>When an AED is used within the first 4 minutes of cardiac arrest, combined with CPR, survival rates can reach up to 75%.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Source: CPR Care. (2025, 24 juillet). <em>How to use an AED: A Step\u2011by\u2011Step Guide. Scuba Joey.<\/em> (2025). <em>The Golden Minutes: Why the First 4 Matter in Cardiac Emergencies.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FJDC-Fiche-DEA-Final.png\" class=\"image wp-image-7610  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FJDC-Fiche-DEA-Final.png 700w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FJDC-Fiche-DEA-Final-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-6\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-6-0\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qui.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-7329  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qui.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qui-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qui-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qui-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qui-165x165.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-6-1\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Who can use an AED?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Anyone can use an AED, with no prior training required. The device is designed to be used by anyone, including children, thanks to its simple and clear voice instructions.<\/p>\n<p>While no formal training is necessary, taking a basic CPR course can increase your comfort and confidence in responding during an emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-6-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-6-2\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-6-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ou.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-7327  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ou.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ou-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ou-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ou-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ou-165x165.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-6-3\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-6-3\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-6-3-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Where can AEDs be found?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>AEDs are installed in many public locations across Quebec, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Airports and train stations<\/li>\n<li>Shopping centres<\/li>\n<li>Government buildings<\/li>\n<li>Arenas and sports facilities<\/li>\n<li>Schools and universities<\/li>\n<li>Businesses and offices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More than 11,000 AEDs are currently listed in the provincial registry maintained by the Jacques\u2011de Champlain Foundation. With the AED-Quebec mobile app, you can locate the nearest AED in just a few seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-7\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-7-0\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"titre-section\"><span style=\"color: white;\">The importance of acting quickly<\/span><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: white;\">In the event of a cardiac arrest, or as soon as someone appears unconscious and isn\u2019t breathing, the chain of survival relies on four essential steps:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-8\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-8-0\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7332\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chiffres-32.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 2em; color: #e31319; line-height: 1.1em;\">Rapid communication:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 2em; color: white; line-height: 1.1em;\">Call 9-1-1 immediately<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: white;\">This is the top priority, and you can ask someone else to make the call while you move on to the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-7454-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7334\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chiffres-33.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 2em; color: #e31319; line-height: 1.1em;\">Immediate CPR:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 2em; color: white; line-height: 1.1em;\"> Begin chest compressions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: white;\">Start chest compressions immediately in the centre of the chest, pushing hard and fast, at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. Instructions can be provided by the emergency medical responder (EMR) at the 9-1-1 call centre. You can think of the classic Bee Gees song \u201cStayin\u2019 Alive\u201d to maintain the correct rhythm of 100 compressions per minute. For adults, compressions should be about 5 cm (2 inches) deep. See the CPR and AED training video in the \u201cUseful Links\u201d section.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-8-1\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7336\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chiffres-34.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 2em; color: #e31319; line-height: 1.1em;\">Rapid defibrillation:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 2em; color: white; line-height: 1.1em;\"> Use an AED within the first 5 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: white;\">Defibrillation should be performed as quickly as possible, ideally within five minutes of cardiac arrest. See the CPR and AED training video in the \u201cUseful Links\u201d section.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-7454-8-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7338\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chiffres-35.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 2em; color: #e31319; line-height: 1.1em;\">Advanced care:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 2em; color: white; line-height: 1.1em;\"> Emergency services intervention<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: white;\">These treatments are provided by healthcare professionals, either in the prehospital emergency system by paramedics, or by nurses and doctors upon the victim\u2019s arrival at the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-9\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">You can make a difference.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>By knowing where AEDs are located and how to use them, you become an essential link in the chain of survival.<\/p>\n<h3>A Simple Act That Saves Lives<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to use an AED. The device is safe and will only deliver a shock if absolutely necessary. You cannot harm the victim by using an AED, but you could save their life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2293\" height=\"1239\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chaine.png\" class=\"image wp-image-7213  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chaine.png 2293w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chaine-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chaine-1024x553.png 1024w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chaine-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chaine-1536x830.png 1536w, https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chaine-2048x1107.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2293px) 100vw, 2293px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7454-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"block-dea siteorigin-panels-stretch jdc-row-theme__white panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-7454-10\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-7454-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-10-0\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div class=\"iphone panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-7454-10-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-7454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DEA-Quebec-resize2.gif\" width=\"225\" height=\"486\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" title=\"DEA Quebec-resize2\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-10-1\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Download the AED-Quebec app now<\/h3>\n<p>to locate AEDs near you and be ready to act in an emergency.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/app\/dea-quebec\/id1021844069?l=fr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/04\/02-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"46\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.fjdc.dea&amp;hl=fr_CA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/04\/01-googleplay.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"46\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lookerstudio.google.com\/embed\/reporting\/33319949-044a-483b-9f57-327616879bf9\/page\/p_lotiykjlfd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.jacquesdechamplain.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/04\/03-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"121\" height=\"46\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7454-10-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-7454-10-2\" ><div id=\"panel-7454-10-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Do you have an AED in your facility?<\/h3>\n<p>Check if it is already listed on the app. If not, you can register it in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AED: A Life-Saving Device An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable, easy-to-use device designed to analyze a person\u2019s heart rhythm during cardiac arrest and, when necessary, deliver an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm. 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