What is another word for defibrillator?
Pronunciation: [dɪfˈɪbɹɪlˌe͡ɪtə] (IPA) 
Defibrillator is a medical device used to treat cardiac arrest patients. In the medical community, defibrillator is often referred to as a "shock box", "resuscitation device" or "emergency heart restart kit". Other synonyms for defibrillator include "cardioverter", "heart restart machine", "implantable cardioverter defibrillator" (ICD), "external defibrillator" and "automated external defibrillator" (AED). Each of these synonyms highlights the important function of the defibrillator, which helps to shock a person's heart back into a stable rhythm during a cardiac arrest. Regardless of the name used, defibrillators continue to be a critical tool in emergency medicine, helping to save countless lives around the world.
