You are using an Aed on an adult victim and the aed gives a no shock indicated message until advanced care personnel arrive what should you do next?

Answer 1

Next you follow the direction given by the AED. It should tell you at this point to check pulse and check breathing; resume CPR if no pulse and no breathing. In 2 minutes it will reanalyze. Again, follow the instructions given by the AED. If patient has a pulse and is breathing, monitor until EMS arrives to take over.

Answer 2

If the AED tells you that shock is not indicated but you still cannot detect a pulse, you should continue CPR for approximately 2 minutes then check again for vital signs. This may happen if the heart is beating but is doing so irregularly, which means that blood and oxygen are still not being circulated properly and the victim will benefit from CPR.

Answer 3

Check for both a brachial pulse and carotid pulse. If pulse is present, assist ventilation. If no pulse is present, continue CPR until help arrives, the victim regains consciousness or you physically cannot perform CPR any longer. Also note if you are acting as a certified individual (First responder, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, RN, MD) You may only pass off CPR and management of the patient to someone of an equal or higher certification level.

Answer 4

Check for breathing and a pulse. The AED will not shock if there is not a shockable rhythm (in which case CPR is required) or the person has a pulse and doesn't need to be shocked.

Answer 5

Check for breathing & a pulse. If no breathing & pulse, continue CPR.