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An Automated External Defibrillator is a very intelligent device. Although its use may not be called for the persons signs symptoms, rarely will its application to a person cause "harm".
Reasons why you wouldn't use an AED. If the person is conscious, breathing or has a pulse.
Precautions to follow when using an AED:
Do not touch the person when the device is analyzing or defibrillating.
Do not allow yourself or anyone else to come into contact with the person or the recitation equipment while the device is defibrillating.
Do not use alcohol to dry the persons chest.
Do not defibrillate around flammable materials. i.e. Gasoline, free flowing oxygen.
Do not use Adult pads on a child under age 8 or weighing less than 55lbs unless pediatric equipment specific to the device is not available (local protocols may differ on this and should be followed)
Do not use pediatric pads on an adult. They may not deliver enough energy.
Do not defibrillate someone who is in contact with water. Move them away from puddles or out of the rain before defibrillating.
Do not use an AED on someone wearing a medication patch. With a gloved hand remove the patch before attaching the pads.
What else can I help you with?
Why is ringworm a contraindication to massage?
It is a local contraindication because it is contagious.
How can contraindication harm a person?
Contraindication means that you should not do it for said reason.
Four common contraindication?
Four common contraindication in make-up
What is an AED certification?
An AED certification is a certification that you have been trained in the proper use of an AED.
How can you use AED?
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.
Can a church have an AED?
A church can have an AED. Ours does.
How much AED 13k in AED?
13000
How much value to Dubai's currency to India's currency?
AED = United Arab Emirates Dirhams 1 AED = 0.272263 USD (United States Dollars) or 1 USD = 3.67292 AED 1 AED = 0.175143 EUR (Euroes) or 1 EUR = 5.70963 AED 1 AED = 0.137293 GBP (United Kingdom Pounds) or 1 GBP = 7.28368 AED 1 AED = 0.274584 CAD (Canada Dollars) or 1 CAD = 3.64188 AED 1 AED = 0.288764 AUD (Australia Dollars) or 1 AUD = 3.46304 AED 1 AED = 28.4420 JPY (Japan Yens) or 1 JPY = 0.0351592 AED 1 AED = 11.0138 INR (India Rupees) or 1 INR = 0.0907955 AED 1 AED = 17.5638 PKR (Pakistan Rupees) or 1 PKR = 0.0569352 AED 1 AED = 0.348097 NZD (New Zealand Dollars) or 1 NZD = 2.87277 AED 1 AED = 0.283388 CHF (Switzerland Francs) or 1 CHF = 3.52873 AED 1 AED = 2.06153 ZAR (South Africa Rands) or 1 ZAR = 0.485077 AED
What is the first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use?
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.
Is epilepsy a contraindication?
yes epilepsy could be contraindication in some treatment, please check with your physician / doctor
When should you not use an AED?
Do not use the AED if the person has a pulse.
How many AED pads are there?
An AED will have 2 pads
