General
Usage
Heart Rhythms
Complications
Components
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What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
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Who goes to get an AED during a rescue?
A bystander or another rescuer.
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Sinus Rhythm
Normal heartbeat. No Shock.
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If the victim has a hairy chest or hard to remove clothes?
Use razor or scissors in the AED kit to shave their chest before applying the pads. Pads must be applied directly to their skin.
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On/Off Button
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What does the shock of an AED do?
Restores the normal rhythm of the heart with an electric shock.
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Where do the pads go on an adult?
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Shock Advised.
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Victim was in the water?
Move them to a dry area and ensure you and they are dry.
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Shock Button
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AED says 'No Shock Advised'
Continue CPR
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Where do the pads go on a child?
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Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
No Shock Advised.
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If the victim vomits at the same time as a shock is advised?
Deliver shock and then clear the victims airway.
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Defibrillation Pads and Cables
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AED says 'Analysing'
Stop CPR, make sure no one is touching the victim.
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When do you use an AED in first aid?
When victim is unconscious non-breathing.
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Asystole
No Shock Advised.
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Medicine patches on their chest?
Remove them if they are in the way of the pads and wipe the area clean. Be careful not to touch the medication (Wear gloves).
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Screen with Visual Prompts
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AED says 'Shock Advised'
Say "Clear" make sure no one to touching the victim. Press the shock button. Resume CPR.
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Where is the AED located in this building?
One in the Lifeguard Office and one in the hallway between the Office and the Changerooms
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Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
Shock is Advised.
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Victim has an implanted pacemaker?
Ensure AED pads are at least 1 inch away from it.
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Batteries
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