Yes. But it is advised only when the patient is unstable. If the patient is stable you need to consider anti-dysthymia meds. This is state protocol specific but some examples include Amioderone, Lidocaine, and Adenosine are the few that are in the national curriculum.
150mg IV infusion over 10minutes. May repeat once in 10 minutes.
check pulse no pulse start cpr
Well nothing, if the pulse is present the AED will not shock the casualty unless the signal changes (or the pulse stops). Treat for shock and await EMS
Check for a pulse and breathing. No pulse, no breathing, give CPR.
Check pulse, and if no pulse, continue CPR until the AED goes to the analyze phase again.
check pulse no pulse start cpr
Check for a pulse and breathing. If no pulse, start CPR. If pulse exists and no breathing, perform rescue breaths. If pulse and breathing exists, keep airway open & monitor patient.
Absolutely. Some people actually die from shock regardless of the extent of their injury.
No. It will check for a pulse, then, if nessecary, will let you push a button to administer the shock. When administering the shock, make sure that no one is touching the person.
Shock
When to give a shock, when not to touch the patient, and when to check for a pulse.
Pulse oximetry reading