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What do you do before the AED analyzes the rhythm?
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.
In CPR what is clearing the victim?
You clear the victim when using the AED; clear before the AED analyzes and before shocking.
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.
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.
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.
What should you do if the heart is fibrillation?
Call 911 and apply an AED to see if the heart can be shocked into normal rhythm.
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.
What should you do after attaching aed pads to the victim's chest?
You should stand back. The AED should announce that it is going to analyze the heart rhythm an to stand clear. When the AED says this, it is then you responsibility to make sure no one is touching the victim. An easy way to do this it to put your hand up in a stop or stand back signal and say "Stand clear. I'm clear, you're clear, we're all clear." The AED will then proceed in analyzing the heart rhythm.Turn it on and listen
When do you take medication pads off a victim's chest when using an AED?
You should leave the AED pads on the victim's chest while the device analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers a shock if indicated. Do not remove the pads until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive and take over or if the pads need to be repositioned for proper contact. If the victim begins to show signs of life, such as breathing or movement, you should also check for responsiveness and continue monitoring until help arrives. Always follow the AED's prompts for the best guidance.
Before using an aed should you give 1.5 minutes of CPR?
No; if the AED is required use it immediately.
