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What rhythms do AED shock?
The two rhythms an AED will only shock are Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib) and Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach).
Why we have AED's?
Persons heart stops (Oh no, heart attack, if only I had an AED to bring him back!) (Look! AED! Use it!) (Bzzt!) Hes back! Real answer: Most common cause of Cardiac arrest, is Ventricular Fibrillation. This is frequently reversible when an AED is used immediately.....
What does an AED do for a cardiac arrest victim?
An AED, or Automated External Defibrillator, is used in an attempt to shock a person's heart--who is either in ventricular tachycardia (V-tach) or ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)--into a effective heart rhythm that will cause the heart of pump blood.
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.
Aed no shock advised next step?
AED no shock advised next step is to check for breathing & a pulse for 10 seconds. No breathing, no pulse immediately start / continue CPR until AED analyzes again.
What is AED's?
It stands for Automated External Defibrillator. This is a medical device that monitors a person's heartbeat. If the heart is beating in the wrong way (fibrillation) it is not pumping blood. The AED detects that, and send an electrical shock through a wire connected to the patient to change the heartbeat.
When an aed should be used on a non breathing victim who collapsed suddenly?
Always. If you witnessed the collapse, immediate application of the AED offers the best chance of successful defibrillation. If the patient does not need defibrillation (only two heart rhythms are shocked by an AED), the AED won't attempt it, so applying one can't hurt, and it may save a life. Hook up the AED when the absence of a pulse is confirmed.
What is the use of an AED?
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. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND VIDEO GO TO:http://www.emergencysuppliesinfo.com/what-is-a-defibrillator.html
What is an automated external defibrillator?
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device that is similar to a medical defibrillator expect that is it designed to be used by the public with very little knowledge. Most people who use an AED are trained on how to use it, but it isn't always that case. On an AED, you attach the paddles to the victim, and press the "Start" button on the AED. The AED will give loud and clear instructions on what to do.
When you have placed an aed on a patient and it delivered a shock what should you do next?
Resume CPR immediately.
When to use an AED?
Each AED is different. All new AED's self check themselves. Unless it beeps or flashes, it should be OK. Pads last from 2-3 years and batteries last 2-5 years. Check them at least once a month.
What is an AED certification?
An AED certification is a certification that you have been trained in the proper use of an AED.
