Make AEDs Mandatory

I was heartened to read ‘Small Device Saves Lives’ (Health, March) which gives a commendable insight into the automated external defibrillator (AED). It is relatively simple to use but can serve an important function in saving lives of cardiac arrest victims. Although I have not yet undertaken basic first aid training, your article has given me the confidence that should a cardiac arrest situation arise where an AED is available, I could promptly use it. Like fire alarms, AEDs should be mandatory in all public buildings. GREGORY JONES