An advantage of the automated external defibrillator (AED) is:

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A and C. The advantage of the AED is that laypeople or health care providers trained in basic life support, who have less training than ACLS personnel, can defibrillate.
B. AEDs eliminate the training in rhythm interpretation and make early defibrillation practical and achievable. The AED is an automated external defibrillator that incorporates a rhythm analysis system.
D. Upon rhythm identification, some AEDs will automatically provide the electrical shock after a verbal warning (fully automated). Other AEDs will recommend a shock, if needed, and then prompt the responder to press the shock button.