Prior to using an AED you should confirm the absence of a pulse.
No; if the AED is required use it immediately.
when the AED tells you to do so
when the AED tells you to do so
when the AED tells you to do so
No; remove the child from the water and then apply the AED.
The first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use is to turn it on. Some AED's will turn on when they are opened, or you will have to push a button to turn it on. Once the AED is on, the AED will give instructions on what to do next.
Do not use the AED if the person has a pulse.
Place the AED pads on the chest.
Make sure the patient is apenic pulseless before using an AED because it takes time for the AED to analyze and you will not be giving breaths or keeping the airway open when the AED is analyzing.
Remove the patches before applying the AED pads.
To use the AED, first turn it on. Place the pads on the patient. (and plug the pad leads into the AED if required). The AED should analyze at this point; now follow the instructions of the AED.
Do not analyze if anyone is touching the patient.