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An AED or Automated External Defibrillator is the professional name for a defibrillator. The device is used to shock the heart back into a normal rhythm, ultimately reviving the casualty. The device should be used in conjunction with CPR, and should never be used on a breathing individual.
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What machine gives an electrical spark to the heart?
AED Machine
Do you position pads same on all adults regardless of AED machine?
That is correct; position pads same on all adults regardless of AED machine.
Does a aed machine shock the patent twice?
The AED may shock once, twice, or three times.
Can EMS personnel use an AED machine?
Yes, EMS can use and AED machine. Any one can use one. They are easy to use and have voice commands to guide you through the process.
Do AED pads go on the same way for every machine?
Yes
Where can you find a AED machine?
It is under the big s on the disco sign
How do you use a aed machine?
YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE BOTTOM SCREEN ANYWHERE(WITH THE DOWSING MACHINE ON THE BOTTOM SCREEN) YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE BOTTOM SCREEN ANYWHERE(WITH THE DOWSING MACHINE ON THE BOTTOM SCREEN)
Once you have attached AED pads to a person you should do what?
1. Leave the patient go (and make sure nobody is touching the patient). 2. The AED will "analyse the heart rhythm" the machine will then say "shock advised" (or something like that). 3. The machine will ask u to push the button (to deliver the shock).
Does an automatic machine for a cardiac arrest patient have to be in the front and back of patient?
What kind of automatic machine, an AED, Automated External Difibrullator? In the front. Follow the diagram on the electrodes.
Can you use an AED machine if some one has internal defibrillator?
You can, just make sure that the pads are about one inch away.
When operating in AED?
AED precautions are: 1) Do not touch the victim when the AED is analyzing; 2) Do not touch the victim when the AED is defibrillating (shocking); 3) Do not use alcohol to wipe the victims chest; 4) Do not defibrillate around flammable materials; 5) Do not use the AED in a moving vehicle; 6) Do not use the AED in water; 7) Do not use adult pads on children and children pads on adults; 8) Do not use a phone / radio within 6 feet of the AED when in use; 9) Remove any patched from chest area before use (it could be a nitro pad).
When giving CPR on a child?
Precautions before use of an AED on a child: 1. Confirm the absence of a pulse before attaching the AED 2. Confirm the AED has pediatric pads 3. Confirm placement of the pads on the child via the icons on the pads.
