Performing Defibrillation

Question 1

ideally how mant EMT’s should be available when using the AED

Answer 1

2

Question 2

the most recent semiautomated AED typically has 2 buttons.What do they do?

Answer 2

Button 1: Turns on power, starts analysis of patients heaart rhythms
Button 2: Delivers the defibrillation

Question 3

immediately before and after delivering “shock” using the AED what should you be doing?

Answer 3

CPR before and after

Question 4

you should transport the patient when any of the following conditions applies (2)

Answer 4

patient regains a pulse

your local protocol indicates transport after prescribed number of shocks

Question 5

When transporting a patient with a pulse you should do the following:

Answer 5

check airway and provide oxygenb at 15 lpm by nonrebreather or if patient is breathing hook up positive pressure ventilation
have suction ready for vomit
secure patient to stretcher (backboard more effective for compressions)
consider most effective way to getting the ACLS
keep AED attached to patient
perform 2nd assessment
reassess every 5 min

Question 6

As an EMT can you operate an AED without advanced life support personnel on scene?

Answer 6

Yes