Contact the local American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
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.
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.
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
Because, the AED gives the shock to the heart that most likely saves them from dieing.
Check for signs of life (breathing, pulse). If no signs of life, continue CPR.
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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.
No; if the AED is required use it immediately.
The AED will shock to reset the heart to bring it out of V-Fib or V-Tach.
You clear the victim when using the AED; clear before the AED analyzes and before shocking.