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You should stand back. The AED should announce that it is going to analyze the heart rhythm an to stand clear. When the AED says this, it is then you responsibility to make sure no one is touching the victim. An easy way to do this it to put your hand up in a stop or stand back signal and say "Stand clear. I'm clear, you're clear, we're all clear." The AED will then proceed in analyzing the heart rhythm.
Turn it on and listen
What else can I help you with?
When do you take the AED pads off the victim?
No; you must stop CPR to dry the chest and put on the pads. Once the pads are on the patient, the AED should analyze.
Where should adult pads for AED be placed?
on a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
If prior to applying the pads you see a medication patch on the person's chest you should?
Ahh, somebody is taking their CPR certification. You need to remove the medication pad if the AED pads will overlap. With a gloved hand, remove the patch from the person's chest.
Why should you wear football pads?
To protect shoulders, upper chest, ribs, upper thighs, head, and abdomen.
Where to place pads for defibrillator?
When using a defibrillator, place the pads on the patient's bare chest: one pad should be positioned on the upper right side of the chest, just below the collarbone, and the other pad should be placed on the lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the armpit. Ensure there is no clothing or moisture that could interfere with the pads' adhesion. For children, use pediatric pads if available, and follow specific placement guidelines for their age and size. Always follow the device's visual or auditory prompts for proper use.
What happens if you get in the chest by a football with no pads?
It hurts?
What should you do if the pediatric AED pads risk touching each other when placed on a smaller child's chest?
You should turn the child over and place one of the pads on the child's back. The pads should never touch when administering a shock.
Can you only use adult aed pads for adult victims?
Correct.
Where are AED pads placed on an obese person?
Above the chest
Where do you attached the AED pads on paient?
Place pads on patient upper right chest and left side on the ribs.
When choosing AED pads or an AED system for an infant victim you should?
You chose the size of the AED pads by the size of the adult.
When do you take medication pads off a victim's chest when using an AED?
You should leave the AED pads on the victim's chest while the device analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers a shock if indicated. Do not remove the pads until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive and take over or if the pads need to be repositioned for proper contact. If the victim begins to show signs of life, such as breathing or movement, you should also check for responsiveness and continue monitoring until help arrives. Always follow the AED's prompts for the best guidance.
