Using An AED

Question 1

Disclaimer

Answer 1

Do not use pediatric AED pads on person less of eight years or less than fifty five pounds.

Question 2

First step

Answer 2

Turn on AED and follow prompts.

Question 3

Second step

Answer 3

Remove all clothing from chest, ensure chest is dry.

Question 4

Place pads

Answer 4

One pad on upper right of the chest, other on lower left, under armpit. If pads touch because they’re on an infant, place one pad in center of chest with another on the back.

Question 5

Fourth step

Answer 5

Plug connector cable into AED if necessary

Question 6

Prepare to let AED analyze heart rhythm

Answer 6

Make sure to let AED analyze heart rhythm, make sure no one, including you, touches the overwinter, say everyone clear. If AED tells you, press analyze.

Question 7

Deliver shock if needed

Answer 7

Stand clear, no one touches person, push shock button.

Question 8

After AED-shock or no shock

Answer 8

Immediately begun CPR for approx. two mins. then continue following AED prompts until obvious signs of life or EMS personnel.