Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are accessible at select town parks and facilities. Here, you will find information on the where and how of AEDs and their administration.
What is an AED?
An AED, or Automated External Defibrillator, is a portable electronic device that can analyze the heart’s rhythm and deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat if someone is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
Why are AEDs important?
AEDs are crucial in saving lives during sudden cardiac emergencies. They provide an immediate response when someone’s heart suddenly stops beating effectively. Quick access to an AED, along with CPR, significantly increases the chances of survival.
Where can you find AEDs in Miami Lakes?
AEDs are installed in the following locations in cases and display the AED symbol.
- Miami Lakes Town Hall: 6601 Main Street
- Miami Lakes Royal Oaks Park: 16500 NW 87th Avenue
- Miami Lakes Optimist Park: 6411 NW 162nd Street
- Miami Lakes Picnic Park East (located in the Youth Center): 6075 Miami Lakes Drive
- Miami Lakes Veterans Park (located in the Mary Collins Community Center): 15151 NW 82nd Avenue
Health Emergency Life Protection (HELP) Training Course
The Health Emergency Life Protection (HELP) course, hosted in partnership Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, gives individuals the skills to take immediate action to help victims of medical emergencies while responders are on the way.
HELP teaches the basic lifesaving skills of adult and pediatric hands-only CPR, early stroke recognition, stopping the bleed, and blocked airway emergencies for adults, children, and infants.
Learn more here.