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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 are some of AED prompts you might hear?
Some AED prompts are: analyzing, do not touch the patient, check the patient for breathing and a pulse, and shock now.
When CPR is in progress and the AED pads have been attached to the victim the rescuers should?
Some AEDs after the pads are attached you plug in the pads before the AED will analyze; some the pads are attached to the AED and you need to push the analyze button. At this point, do not touch the patient. So, the best answer to me is "the rescuers should make sure the AED is analyzing and do not touch the patient".
Can you use a aed on a infant or child?
The AED can be used on a child if the child pads are available. Currently, the AED is not set up for infant use.
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person before analyzing?
Because the AED may pick up the persons rhythm who is touching the patient and not shock when a shock is required.
Can an adult shock go through child pads on an aed?
No it can't; you must use adult AED pads for an adult & child AED pads for a child.
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).
Can you use one adult and one child aed pad?
No you can not use one adult and one child aed pad.
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.
Will an AED power off if you touch the victim?
No
Are there child and adult pads on an AED?
Child AED pads may not deliver enough energy, so they are not appropriate to use for an adult.
Can an AED be used in water?
No; remove the child from the water and then apply the AED.
