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stopping all heart rhythm for prolonged period time
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Why is defibrillation not effective when there is a total absence of venticular electrical activity in the heart?
When there is no electrical activity in the heart (asystole), the AED won't start the heart as drugs are required to start the heart. The AED will only re-set the heart from abnormal electrical activity (such as V-Tach or V-Fib).
Can you use an aed with a metal heart valve?
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.
Where do position AED or defibrillator pads in a chest of a patient with anterior chest burns?
One Pad on the side of the heart, and top of the left breast.
How does the heart works with the stomach?
The heart works with the stomach to perform daily functions. The heart pumps blood to the stomach so that the cells can function properly.
What are the treatment for heart attack?
The treatment for heart attack works by your system called Digestive system
How do you use AED in CPR?
The AED pads should be attached as soon as possible to potentially help during a cardiac emergency. A person will follow the instructions of the AED and may require shocking the patient to reset the heart.
What is the machine that paramedics use to bring people back to life?
AED. Automated External Defibrillator. The heart has its own electrical system that fires and tells the heart when to pump, numerous things make the heart stop beating. But you can do CPR and essentially pump the heart for the patient but ultimately the AED will restore the electrical system by shocking the heart if you follow AED directions. Both CPR and an AED are essential for starting back up the heart, you cant just "ride the lighting" aka shock the patient like in the movies and tv shows. In order to actually bring somebody back you have to do CPR and use the AED.
In CPR what is clearing the victim?
You clear the victim when using the AED; clear before the AED analyzes and before shocking.
In cardiac arrest the AED defibrlillates over time?
If it is a shockable rhythm, the AED will analyze and defibrillate as needed. Continue CPR when not analyzing and/or shocking.
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 two things does and aed do?
An AED does two things: 1. Analyze the heart rhythm 2. If necessary- prompt the AED to deliver shock to the heart. (Shocks attempt to restart the heart). Source- I am going though CPR training and I recently learned this
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 might happen if you touch the victim when AED is delivering a shock?
If you touch the victim while an AED is delivering a shock, you too will receive a shock.
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.....
When should a rescuer deliver a shock with aed?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) should be used when the patient has cardiac arrest. This is when the heart suddenly stops beating; the AED will distribute a shock to the heart to try to get it beating again.
What can an AED do for a patient that CPR cannot do?
The AED will shock to reset the heart to bring it out of V-Fib or V-Tach.
From where can one buy a portable defibrillator?
One can buy a portable defibrillator (AED) online and at medical supply stores. Two online retailers are Heart Start Home and American AED. Heart Start Home sell the Phillips brand AED. American AED has a selection of brands to choose from.
