Yes, anyone in Tennessee can use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in an emergency situation, provided they have received proper training or guidance. The state has Good Samaritan laws that protect individuals who use an AED in good faith to assist someone experiencing a cardiac emergency. It's encouraged for bystanders to call 911 before using an AED, and many public locations are equipped with these devices for this reason.
Anyone can used an AED if they can follow the instructions.
Do not use the AED if the person has a pulse.
Can you use an AED on a dog
You cannot use an AED on infants.
Usually the AED will have a recommendation on it for the usage for which pads are available, however anyone who is pulseless under the age of 6 should use the child pads according to NYS EMS Protocols.
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.
An AED certification is a certification that you have been trained in the proper use of an AED.
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.
The AED can be used on a child if the child pads are available. Currently, the AED is not set up for infant use.
Anyone who has one or can get to one. You don't needed to be trained to GET an AED and really... you don't need to be trained to use one if you just turn it on and listen to the automated voice.
Automated external defibrillators (AED) are an added tool in the fight to save lives. They are used on individuals who are suffering a cardiac arrest. AED's can be installed in many different settings. The training to use this technology and become certified in it is accessible to anyone; there is no need for additional medical experience or education.
Yes; for an adult use AED immediately for no signs of life and child use AED immediately no breathing and no pulse.