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Automatic External Defibrillators: Life-Savers or A Burden on Business?

8-10-05 You’ve probably seen them at the airport, courthouse, or shopping mall. Automatic External Defibrillators – known as A-E-D's – administer shocks to the heart to stop a cardiac arrest. The portable devices have been credited with saving dozens of lives throughout San Diego County. Should they be mandatory in public places, or does that place too much burden on businesses? Full Focus explores the pros and cons of these portable devices. Guests: James Dunford, M.D., City Emergency Medical Services Director; Maureen O’Connor, San Diego Project Heartbeat; Craig Benedetto, Building Owners & Managers Association

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