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The AED pads should be attached as soon as possible to potentially help during a cardiac emergency. A person will follow the instructions of the AED and may require shocking the patient to reset the heart.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoTurn on the AED.
Place pads on patients bare, dry chest.
Connect the pads to the AED, if required.
Follow the AED instructions from this point on.
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Do you need CPR card to use a defibrillator?
You should have an AED / CPR card so your knowledge of the AED use and performing CPR is at an adequate level. But, it isn't required.
Where can I get my CPR AED certification ?
Our online CPR Certification courses include the latest ECC 2010 Guidelines. You can learn CPR quickly and easily with AEDCPR's interactive online CPR certification class. AEDCPR's classes include video demonstrations of Adult CPR, Child CPR and Infant CPR. You can use our exclusive interactive online AED Demo to practice AED pad placement and use of an automatic external defibrillator.
Before using an aed should you give 1.5 minutes of CPR?
No; if the AED is required use it immediately.
What are the Red Cross protococalls on CPR and AED?
Red Cross protocols on CPR and AED are: # For CPR if signs of life are not present start CPR immediately. You will need to follow the basic steps of Check Call Care. # For AED when available immediately stop CPR and attach it to the victim. Follow the directions of the AED.
Should CPR be given until an AED is ready to be use?
Without question - yes.
What can an EMT do for cardiac arrest?
EMT-B: CPR, AED, BVM EMT-I/A: CPR, AED, BVM Push some drugs. Depending on state, cardiovert EMT-P: CPR, AED, BVM, Push drugs, cardiovert
Do you continue CPR in between shocks an AED?
Because, the AED gives the shock to the heart that most likely saves them from dieing.
What should you do if the AED does not deliver the shock?
Check for signs of life (breathing, pulse). If no signs of life, continue CPR.
Do you remove the clothes of the victim CPR?
It may help to remove the shirt for CPR. For AED use, all clothing around the chest must be removed.
What are facts about CPR?
See the related link AHA CPR/AED fact sheet.
You are using an AED on adult victim and the AED says no shock indicated?
You then check for breathing & pulse for a maximum of 10 seconds; if no breathing & pulse immediately start CPR and continue CPR until AED re-analyzes.
Can I get my cpr and aed cerfiticatin online?
You can receive your certification online through Emergency University. Your CPR certificate can be printed out however your AED certification will be mailed to you. http://www.emergencyuniversity.com/
