Compact AED with external electrocardiogram

A compact automated external defibrillator (AED) configured to receive ECG signals (electrocardiogram signals) from a patient while an AED proximate pad and an AED distal pad are within airtight storage, the compact automated external defibrillator comprising:

• a device body configured for a compact storage of the AED proximate pad and the AED distal pad, the compact storage configured to limit exposure of the AED proximate pad and the AED distal pad to air;
• a circuit board configured as an indivisible unit within the device body;
• the device body comprising a first electrical connection between the circuit board and a first defined location on a surface of the device body, said surface configured to not increase exposure of the AED proximate pad and the AED distal pad to air;
• the device body further comprising a second electrical connection between the circuit board and a second defined location on the surface of the device body;
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• the circuit board further configured to receive the ECG signals from the patient when the first defined location and the second defined location on the surface of the device body are put in contact with the patient.