The basics Automated external defibrillator AED 2 Diagnoses cardiac arrhythmias wwwmedicalexpocom Use an AED on victims experiencing sudden cardiac arrest SCA Unresponsive No pulse No breathing or abnormal breathing ID: 774749
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Automated External Defibrillator
The basics
Slide2Automated external defibrillator (AED)
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Diagnoses cardiac arrhythmias
www.medicalexpo.com
Use an AED on victims experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
Unresponsive
No pulse
No breathing or abnormal breathing
Kolthoff 4th floor (by elevator)
Smith 1
st
floor lobby
Slide3AED Basics
Automated External DefibrillatorDiagnoses cardiac arrhythmias treats those that will respond to shock (heart beating too fast or chaotically) will not treat ‘flat lining’Locations:4th floor Kolthoff by elevator1st floor Smith south of lobbyAlarm will sound if opened
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National Institutes of Health – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “How to Use an Automated External Defibrillator.” 02 Dec 2011. Accessed 07 Mar 2013. <http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/howtouse.html>http://focus.ti.com/en/graphics/mcu/mcuorphan/pwr_heart_aed_g3pro_lg.jpg
Written
instructions
Verbal
instructions
Shock
button
Slide4When to use an AED
Use an AED on persons experiencing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Symptoms include:Unable to respond when you try to wake themNo breathing or abnormal breathingNo detectable pulseBlue color in skinPerson might move, spasmBefore using an AED:Confirm that the person cannot respond to shaking or shoutingCall 911 (or have someone else do it)Chances of survival increase if someone starts CPR while another gets the AEDMake sure person is in a dry area (no puddles, flowing water sources)
National Institutes of Health – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “How to Use an Automated External Defibrillator.” 02 Dec 2011. Accessed 07 Mar 2013. <http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/howtouse.html>
Slide5How to use an AED
Turn on AED powerFollow voice promptsExpose person’s chestRemove jewelry and other metal sourcesPlace sticky padsPress ‘analyze’ buttonIf prompted, push ‘shock’ buttonContinue CPR if possible
National Institutes of Health – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “How to Use an Automated External Defibrillator.” 02 Dec 2011. Accessed 07 Mar 2013. <http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/howtouse.html>
Slide6For more information
National Institutes of Health websitehttp://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/links.htmlCPR and first aid classes available through Boynton Health Serviceshttp://www.bhs.umn.edu/east-bank-clinic/cpr-first-aid.htmRed Cross online refresherhttp://www.redcrossrefresher.com/q/first-aid-cpr-and-aed/choices/