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What will happen if you touch a person while the AED is delivering a shock?
The person touching the victim will also receive an electric shock (not as powerful as the victim but a shock none the less).
What might happen if you touch the victime while the AED is delivering the shock?
You would be shocked as well as the patient.
What happens when you touch the victim while the AED is delivering a shock?
You get shocked, too.
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person before delivering a shock with an AED?
The AED could pick up the heart rhythm of the person touching the victim and not shock when a shock is required.
Why is important that no once touches the victim when administering a shock with an aed?
So the electric currents from the AED do not transfer from the victim to yourself, thus, you yourself becoming a victim of shock if exposed to the currents.
Can any kind of shock happen from going to hot water to cold water in a split-second?
Thermal shock : which might upset you but which might shatter a glass.
Do you continue compression after shocking a victim?
Yes, after delivering a shock with an automated external defibrillator (AED) to a victim in cardiac arrest, you should immediately resume chest compressions. This is crucial because compressions help maintain blood flow to vital organs until the heart can be reset by the shock. Continue the cycle of compressions and using the AED as needed until emergency medical services arrive or the victim shows signs of recovery.
Why must a rescuer clear the victim prior to pushing the shock buttom on an AED?
So no other person but the victim gets the shock.
What can be vacant and shallow when a victim is in shock?
breathing
You can move an unresponsive victim if you need to?
You can move an unresponsive victim if you need to...
Shock victim may have cool and pale?
One of the signs and symptoms of a shock victim is that they are usually cool and pale. It is usually important to take them to a place where there is free circulation of air.
Should you allow a shock victim to drink water?
Because the person in shock will choke on the food or drink
