The monitor will not give the shock.
There is no shockable rhythm the AED can shock for.
After the shock, the AED will either say that another shock is advised or to continue CPR.
If you are not clear, the AED could shock you as well.
Yes. After first calling an ambulance, apply the suction pads and leads as directed. This allows the AED to monitor and record the heart action, and direct further if a shock is required. A shock will ONLY be delivered if the heart is in fibrilllation. If there is no pulse, CPR should be started until help arrives, regardless of if the AED tells you 'no shock required', this is because, as mentioned before, the AED is only effective in fibrillation.
The AED may shock once, twice, or three times.
If you touch the victim while an AED is delivering a shock, you too will receive a shock.
when the AED tells you to do so
when the AED tells you to do so
when the AED tells you to do so
Check for a pulse and breathing. If no pulse, start CPR. If pulse exists and no breathing, perform rescue breaths. If pulse and breathing exists, keep airway open & monitor patient.
Yes you should use a AED on a person that has a electrical shock injury.
If no shock is indicated by the AED, check for signs of life. Continue CPR if no signs of life are present.