Automated

External
Defibrillators
Protecting People from
Premature Death

objectives
At the end of this course:
participants should be able to
demonstrate:
1. WHAT IS AED ?
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of AED use
3. Demonstrates the procedure of
defibrillation
4. Identify the precautions to be
observe in defibrillation

WHAT IS AED ?

Your Goal

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

can strike
anyone, anytime,
anywhere.....

DIFFERENT MODLES OF AED

utomated
xternal
efibrillator

How the Heart Works

Regular
Electrical
Stimulation

How the Heart Works

contd

But sometimes

there are

BIG problems!

AED
Pad
Placement
Expose the

patients bare
chest

Placement

Shave hair at

padsites
Wipe/dry pad
site area

Unfold

 Dont Touch Patient During Analysis

Verbal Command to Clear
Visually Confirm All Are Clear

Precautions & Concerns

Implanted Heart Devices

Pacemaker
Debrillator
If scar or bulge on
right side of chest
Dont put pad over device

Medication Patches
Remove Patch Wipe Chest Clean

When Not to Use an AED

Explosive environment
Patient is immersed in water
Following serious trauma

Automated
External
Defibrillators

Safe
Simple to Use
High Success Rate

Summary
Summary
Many patients receiving CPR benefit from an
AED
Abnormal heart rhythm can be corrected with
AED shock
Most AEDs automatically analyze patients
heart rhythm
Unit will advise shock or to continue CPR

Sudden death can be

interrupted, and life
can be extended.

Thank You
Any Questions?