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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.

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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.


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What can be vacant and shallow when a victim is in shock?

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The AED could pick up the heart rhythm of the person touching the victim and not shock when a shock is required.


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You can move an unresponsive victim if you need to...


Can a shock victem have slurred speech?

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