• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Dec 19 2024
  • Length: 6 mins
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Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

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  • Summary

  • Performing good CPR and delivering a shock as soon as possible to a patient in Ventricular Fibrillation or pulseless V-Tach are the two most critical interventions that have been shown to increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest.

    Studies have demonstrated significantly better out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival outcomes in communities with robust public CPR training and public access/first responder AEDs.

    The general use of AED including:

    • indications for use;
    • attaching the AED pads;
    • following verbal prompts; and safely administering a shock.

    Following the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm while using an AED.

    Contraindications to AED use.

    General safety considerations to remember.

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