CHAPTER 6 SKILL DRILL

Automated
External
Defibrillation

Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
Skill Drill 6-1 Using an AED
Step 1 Turn on the AED. This is done by lifting
the lid or pressing an “On” button. Follow the
AED’s prompts.
© Jones & Bartlett Learning.
(1 of 3)
Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
Step 2 Attach the pads to the person’s bare,
dry chest (as shown on the pads). If needed,
plug the cables into the AED
© Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Skill Drill 6-1 Using an AED
Step 3 Stay clear of the person. Make sure no
one, including you, is touching the person.
Say, “Clear!”
© Jones & Bartlett Learning.
(2 of 3)
Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
Step 4 Allow the AED to analyze the heart
rhythm. The AED will prompt one of two actions:
a. Stay clear and press the “Shock” button to
deliver a shock.
b. Do not shock, but give CPR starting with
chest compressions, leaving the pads in place.
© Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Skill Drill 6-1 Using an AED
Step 5 After either one of the two actions,
give CPR starting with chest compressions
immediately for five cycles (about 2 minutes)
unless the person moves, begins to breathe,
or wakes up. Even if the person wakes up,
leave the AED pads on until EMS arrives.
(3 of 3)
Step 6 Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 until the
Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
person moves or begins to breathe, or until
someone of equal or higher training replaces
you and takes over.