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An (AED) automated external defibrillator is a device that sends an electric shock to the heart that will restore the natural heart rhythm to the victim during a cardiac arrest.
When the AED electrodes are applied to the victim's chest, it automatically analyzes the heart rhythm and the rescuer is then advised whether a shock is needed to regain a normal heart beat. The heart has been defibrillated when the victim's heart resumes normal beating.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is basically used to reset the heart for the two most common heart arrhythmia's; ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib) and ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach).
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∙ 14y agoAED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. See the related link, for information from the AHA on what an AED is and how it works.
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∙ 14y agoEmergency Defibrillator used for CPR
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When should you not use an AED?
Do not use the AED if the person has a pulse.
Who can't you use AED on?
You cannot use an AED on infants.
Can you use an AED device on a dog?
Can you use an AED on a dog
How can you use AED?
To use the AED, first turn it on. Place the pads on the patient. (and plug the pad leads into the AED if required). The AED should analyze at this point; now follow the instructions of the AED.
What is an AED certification?
An AED certification is a certification that you have been trained in the proper use of an AED.
Who can use an AED?
Anyone can used an AED if they can follow the instructions.
Can you use a aed on a infant or child?
The AED can be used on a child if the child pads are available. Currently, the AED is not set up for infant use.
What is the first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use?
The first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use is to turn it on. Some AED's will turn on when they are opened, or you will have to push a button to turn it on. Once the AED is on, the AED will give instructions on what to do next.
Use only adult AED pads and system?
Use only adult AED pads and system on an adult.
An AED should be used on a non-breathing victim who collapsed suddenly?
Yes; for an adult use AED immediately for no signs of life and child use AED immediately no breathing and no pulse.
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).
What AED pads or AED system do you use for an adult?
only adult pads and system
