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You should perform CPR while waiting for the AED to become available to you. Once you have the AED at the scene, turn it on, apply the pads, then wait while it analyzes. While it is completing analysis you (and everyone else) should not touch the victim until the analysis is complete.
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What should you do before the AED analyzes the rhythm?
Before the AED analyzes the rhythm, make sure nobody (including yourself) is touching the victim. The AED may pick up the heart rhythm of the person touching the victim and not the victims heart rhythm (or lack thereof).
In CPR what is clearing the victim?
You clear the victim when using the AED; clear before the AED analyzes and before shocking.
Does an aed monitor a patients heart rhythm?
Yes, an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) monitors a patient's heart rhythm to determine if a shock is necessary. It analyzes the heart's electrical activity and can identify life-threatening arrhythmias, such as ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. If a shockable rhythm is detected, the AED will prompt the user to deliver a shock. If the rhythm is not shockable, it will guide the user in providing CPR instead.
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person before delivering a shock with an AED?
The AED could pick up the heart rhythm of the person touching the victim and not shock when a shock is required.
What does no shock indicated on aed mean?
There is no shockable rhythm the AED can shock for.
When CPR is in progress and aed pads have been attached to victim what do the rescuers do?
You should stand back as the AED analyzes the patient.
Why do you stand clear or do not touch the child before analyzing the heart rhythm or delivering a shock?
Do not touch the child before analyzing the heart rhythm so the AED will not pick up your heart rhythm. Do not touch the child before delivering a shock so you will not be shocked.
How man jolts can an AED deliver?
The number of shocks will depend on the results of the AED analyzing the patient. It will vary on the situation and protocols set up in the AED. You will not be able to shock a patient until determined by the AED a shockable rhythm exists.
You are using an AED on adult victim and the AED says no shock indicated?
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.
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 do you do if AED does not promptly analyze rhythm?
If an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) does not promptly analyze the rhythm, continue performing CPR until the AED is ready. Ensure that no one is touching the patient during the analysis phase, as any movement can interfere with the AED's ability to assess the heart's rhythm. If the AED continues to fail to analyze, check for proper electrode pad placement and battery status, and consider using another AED if available. Always follow emergency protocols and call for medical assistance if necessary.
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.
