Adult CPR AED (2) Flashcards
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If you’re alone, CPR or AED?
AED, even though you aren’t moving any blood. AED more effective.
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Most important thing, if you remember nothing else?
Turn it on and follow instructions.
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Why adult and pediatric pads and not just one set?
Pediatric pads deliver a smaller shock – not enough for adults
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Where do you put the pads?
Wherever it tells you to (likely upper right / lower left of chest)
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What if AED has three pads?
It really only has 2. One “pad” is a feedback sensor.
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What does the AED do after pads connected?
Determines if a shock is needed (it’ll tell you).
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What do you do after it shocks the person?
Resume CPR: AED isn’t a replacement for CPR.
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When do you stop CPR to let the AED do its thing?
Only when the AED tells you to. It’s monitoring your CPR progress.
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What do you do if there are two trained first aid responders?
One does CPR while the other does AED stuff. Don’t stop CPR!
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What’s the cut-off for using pediatric AED pads?
Only for 8 years or 55 pounds or lower.
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Can you use an AED if person is on a metal surface?
YES
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Can you use an AED if the person is pregnant?
YES
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Can you use an AED if the person is wet or in a puddle?
NO
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Can you use an AED if it is raining directly on you and them?
YES
