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AED

AED. Automated External Defibrillator The heart is controlled by its own electrical system causing it to beat If the heart is diseased or damages, the electrical system fails V-Fib – the ventricles just quiver without any organized rhythm V-tach – Ventricles contract too fast. How it Works….

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AED

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  1. AED

  2. Automated External Defibrillator • The heart is controlled by its own electrical system causing it to beat • If the heart is diseased or damages, the electrical system fails • V-Fib – the ventricles just quiver without any organized rhythm • V-tach – Ventricles contract too fast

  3. How it Works… • AED delivers a shock to heart • Hopefully “resetting” the electrical system

  4. Using an AED • General Precautions • Don’t use alcohol • Use the appropriate pads (Child vs. Adult) • Do not touch the person while AED is analyzing • Do not use around flammable objects • Do not use is the person is in contact with water • Do not use if person has nitroglycerin patch • Do not use cell phone with 6 feet of device

  5. How to use • All are about the same • Turn on and follow directions • Place pads correctly

  6. Stand back and let it do its thing…. • Follow its directions

  7. Review • When should you use an AED? • What is defibrillation? • What do you do if the AED advises no shock? • What do you do before the AED analyzes the victim? • Where do we places the pads?

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