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English Instruction - How To Use An AED

An AED is a device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and delivers an electric shock if needed to restore a regular heartbeat for someone experiencing cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating entirely. Using an AED along with CPR can help restart the heart and save the victim's life, as each minute without defibrillation reduces survival chances by 10%. The AED guides the rescuer through the steps of use, which involves turning it on, attaching pads to the victim's bare chest, and following instructions on delivering a shock or continuing CPR. Proper and rapid use of an AED can help victims of cardiac arrest.

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English Instruction - How To Use An AED

An AED is a device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and delivers an electric shock if needed to restore a regular heartbeat for someone experiencing cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating entirely. Using an AED along with CPR can help restart the heart and save the victim's life, as each minute without defibrillation reduces survival chances by 10%. The AED guides the rescuer through the steps of use, which involves turning it on, attaching pads to the victim's bare chest, and following instructions on delivering a shock or continuing CPR. Proper and rapid use of an AED can help victims of cardiac arrest.

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How to Use an

AED
By: Ashley Frank

Introduction
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device that analyzes the heart’s electrical rhythm
and, if necessary delivers an electric shock (defibrillation) to a person experiencing cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest is a life threatening condition in which the heart stops functioning all together. In the case
of a cardiac emergency, a combination of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation is used
to try to restore the ability of the heart to pump blood to our vital organs. Early defibrillation is
important because each minute that defibrillation is delayed reduces a victims chance of survival by
about 10%.

AEDs can now be found in many places across the United States, in workplaces and places
where large numbers of people gather, such as airports and shopping malls. Because heart disease is
one of the leading causes of death in both men and women it is vital that people be trained to perform
this life saving task. The process of hooking the victim up to the AED should be done as rapidly as
possible. The AED is automated and talks the rescuer through the necessary steps, making it easier to
use.

WARNING:

An AED can cause serious injury to the rescuer, bystanders, and victim if not used properly

Please read the following precautions before using the device:

• Do not touch the victim while the AED is analyzing—touching or moving the victim may affect
the heart analysis.
• Do not touch the victim while the device is defibrillating—you could be shocked.
- Prior to shocking the victim, be sure that no one is in contact with the victim or the AED.
• Do not use an AED in a moving vehicle—movement may affect the analysis.
• Do not use an AED on a victim that is in contact with water—move the victim away from
puddles of water or swimming pools before defibrillating.
• Do not use an AED on a person wearing a nitroglycerin patch
- Remove and patches before attaching the pads.

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Materials needed:

• AED with two sticky pads


• Victim who is unconscious, and has no
pulse
• CPR certification

If you find a victim who is unconscious, not breathing, and has no pulse.

1. Call 9-1-1
• Or designate someone else to call 9-1-1.

2. Unzip the AED bag

3. Turn on the AED by pressing the “Green” power button


• Note: the AED will begin to talk and
direct the rescuer in what to do next.

4. Wipe the victim’s chest dry with the provided towel


• If you see any patches on the victim, remove them.

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5. Attach pads to the upper right and
lower left sides of the chest

6. Plug the pad connector into the slot with the flashing green light.
• The AED will automatically start to analyze the victim’s heart rhythm.
• Make sure that no one, including you is touching the person.
• Say “Analyzing, Everyone Stand Clear”

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7. If Shock Advised—
• Make sure no one, including you is touching the person.
• Push the “Shock” button (The AED will deliver the shock)
-After the shock is delivered, Perform 5 cycles of CPR
(1 CYCLE= 30 chest compressions / 2 breaths)
• After 2 minutes the AED with automatically re- analyze the heart

8. If No Shock Advised—
• Give 5 cycles ( about 2 minutes) of CPR
• The AED with re-analyze the heart rhythm after 2 minutes

What to Do Next
Continue to use the AED and performing cycles of CPR until—

• The scene becomes unsafe.


• The victim shows a sign of life.
• You are too exhausted to continue.
• A trained responder arrives and takes over.

By recognizing the signs of a cardiac emergency and acting swiftly, you may be able to save a life!

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