How to Use an AED
An AED is a life-saving device that can shock the heart when it stops beating. The AED analyzes the victim's ECG rhythm in real-time. It is essential to avoid physical contact with the victim, as it will affect the ECG readings. AEDs have built-in self-check mechanisms and require no operator training. To check whether an , follow the directions on the device.
To use an AED, the operator must identify 4 special situations. These situations are a person under eight years of age, weighing less than 25 kilograms, and those wearing transdermal medication patches. A person with an implanted pacemaker or ICD also requires special precautions. An AED must not be used on a metal surface, as it poses no risk of shock. An AED operator may not work in all circumstances, and a healthcare provider must be notified of any special circumstances.
When using an AED, the user must first connect the electrodes to the patient's chest. The electrodes must make good contact with the person's chest. They should be replaced if they are wet or hairy. An AED's electrodes should be placed on the upper right above the breast and on the lower left below the armpit. The patient must be completely unconscious when the defibrillator is used. The AED will instruct the user to attach electrodes to the patient's chest.
The electrodes allow the AED to examine the patient's electrical output to determine if he is in a shockable rhythm. An AED will charge the internal capacitor and deliver the electric current more quickly. A heart can be shocked multiple times in the same cardiac arrest, so the device must be placed near the person's chest to get the best results.
Once the victim has been found, the AED will analyze the victim's heartbeat. The rescuer must press the ANALYZE button to start the analysis. If VF is continuing, the AED will repeat the cycle. Eventually, the AED will display that the victim is still in a shockable rhythm. When this occurs, the AED will provide the patient with the shock. When the AED is installed in a patient's chest, it will deliver a shock to the heart.
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