AED and CPR guides

Short Singapore explainers: heart attack vs cardiac arrest, what an AED is, how to use one, why residential blocks need AEDs, what to do while waiting for 995, and why listed devices may be behind locked doors outside opening hours. Not a substitute for emergency services or certified training.

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• Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack: Explained for Singaporeans

  Heart attack vs cardiac arrest in Singapore: symptoms, what to do for each, and why AEDs matter only in sudden cardiac arrest.

• What is an AED?

  What an automated external defibrillator does, who can use one in Singapore, and why public AEDs matter when someone collapses from sudden cardiac arrest.

• How to use an AED

  Step-by-step guide to using a public AED in Singapore: call 995, fetch the device, power on, attach pads, stand clear, and continue CPR until help takes over.

• What to do before an ambulance arrives

  First steps for suspected cardiac arrest in Singapore: scene safety, call 995, CPR if trained, fetch an AED, and assign roles while you wait for SCDF.

• Where AEDs are commonly found in Singapore

  Where to look for public AEDs in Singapore: malls, MRT, schools, offices, hotels, HDB areas, and how to read each listing.

• Why AED access depends on opening hours

  Why a listed public AED in Singapore may be locked at night or on weekends, how to read OPERATING_HOURS on AEDLocator, and what to do when access is unclear.

• Why Every Condo and HDB Block Should Have an AED

  Why every HDB and condo block in Singapore needs an AED: OHCA is rising, most arrests happen at home, and nearby defibrillators save minutes that matter.

• Bystander CPR and AED: How Much Do They Really Help?

  Bystander CPR and AED in Singapore: how much they improve OHCA survival, what local data shows, and why early action matters.