What should you do if an AED says no shock advised?

What should you do if an AED says no shock advised?

Or, if no shock is advised, begin CPR. Perform 2 minutes (about 5 cycles) of CPR and continue to follow the AED’s prompts. If you notice obvious signs of life, discontinue CPR and monitor breathing for any changes in condition.

Do you continue CPR in conjunction with an AED?

When the AED arrives If there are two of you, one should continue with the CPR, whilst the other, attaches the leads to the AED (if necessary) dries the chest (and shaves them if necessary) and places the pads on the chest as per the diagrams (Figure 6).

Do you continue compressions after AED?

Steps for Using an Automatic External Defibrillator If prompted to begin CPR, follow the cycle of 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths. After five cycles allow the AED to analyze the rhythm again. Continue CPR until help arrives or until the AED announces rhythm restored.

What should be done if the first AED shock and 2 minutes of CPR is not effective?

After the first shock, do not restart CPR. Some AED models require that the rescuer immediately press the ANALYZE button. In other models the AED will automatically begin rhythm analysis after shock delivery.

What happens if you touch victim while AED is delivering shock?

Electricity will take the path of least resistance, so if there is water on the chest then the shock will travel through the water instead of the heart muscle. No one should touch the victim during delivery of the electrical shock by an AED. The AED will instruct everyone to stand clear.

When should you apply AED pads to a patient?

A defibrillator should be applied to the person who is unresponsive and not breathing normally as soon as it becomes available so that a shock can be delivered if necessary.

Do you stop CPR when AED arrives?

The AED may instruct you to “Stop CPR, do not touch patient, analysing”. The rescuer will then say “CLEAR!” to ensure that nobody is touching the victim while the AED analyses the victims heart rhythm.

Should I do CPR or use AED first?

Always call 911 first before administering CPR or using an AED. Timing of the use of an AED first depends on how accessible an AED is. If an AED is immediately accessible, get the AED and use it right away. However, in all likelihood, there will not be an AED close enough and CPR should be started first.

Do you continue CPR while your partner is applying the AED to the victim?

If there is an AED nearby, ask a bystander to take over CPR while you apply the AED to the victim. Uninterrupted CPR is an important factor in increasing the recovery rate of cardiac arrest patients.

Where do you place the AED pads on a victim?

Place one pad on the right side of the chest, just below the collarbone. Place the other pad on the lower left side of the chest. Connect the pads to the AED.

What are 5 things you do not do while using an AED on a person?

You should avoid administering electric shock if:

1. The Person is Suffering From a Heart Attack.
2. The AED Is Faulty or Has Expired Parts.
3. The Victim Has a DNR.
4. The Victim Is Wet or Lying in Water.
5. The Victim Has a Medication Patch or Pacemaker.
6. The Victim Has a Hairy Chest.

When should you use an AED and where should you place the AED pads for?

The use of AEDs is recommended to increase survival rates in those who have cardiac arrest. 3. Pads are to be placed to ensure that a shock is delivered on an axis through the heart. Typical pad placement in adults and children is the anterior-lateral position.

Do you leave electrode pads on when AED says no shock advised?

Yes, whether a shock has been delivered successfully or the AED initially indicates “no shock advised,” you should always leave the electrode pads on. The victim may go into VF a second time or the device may recognize a shockable rhythm.

When to start CPR on an AED machine?

Tell everyone assisting you to stay clear of the victim and ensure that you are clear of the victim as well. Then press the shock button on the AED machine to deliver the first shock. Immediately following the shock, begin CPR for 5 cycles (or approximately 2 minutes). Begin CPR for 2 minutes (5 cycles).

When does an AED indicate a shock to the victim?

Analyze the victim’s heart rhythm. The AED will automatically analyze the heart rhythm of the victim and inform you, the rescuer, whether shocks are indicated. A shock is only indicated if the victim’s heart is in ventricular fibrillation.

How do you connect a defibrillator to an AED?

Connect the pads to the defibrillator if they are not already connected. Stand clear of the patient while the AED searches for a shockable rhythm. Follow the AED’s audible instructions. Press the “Shock” button only if instructed, or allow the AED to shock automatically for automatic AED models.