AED TRAINING:�A BRIEF OVERVIEW
AED
What is an AED?
WHERE
LOCATIONS:
[1] Admin Building upstairs by copier
[2] Lodge at Moose Lake in bathroom hallway
[3] T-God under cash register by east door
SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST
sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, consciousness
Time is of the essence:
the chance of survival is reduced ~10%.
Effective bystander CPR (hands only) provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival.
(circulation)
GIVING AID
An AED is the only effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest and is an easy to operate tool for someone with no medical background.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. Establish victim unresponsiveness and / or need for emergency medical aid
2. Direct someone to get the AED and to call 9-1-1
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3. Determine if the victim meets AED criteria
(no pulse, no breathing)
4. Begin CPR immediately
(Bystander CPR – “Staying Alive” @2” deep)
5. Place the AED next to the victim, and “Power-On”
6. Attach electrode pads in the proper position
(as pictured on each of the AED electrodes)
Note: CPR is still being given.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
7. The AED will then advise if a shock is necessary. If shock is advised, everyone must stop touching the victim while the SHOCK button is pressed.
In cases where a shock is not recommended, the unit will not deliver a shock even if the SHOCK button is pressed.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
8. Check signs of circulation to confirm whether pulse has been restored. Check breathing and confirm consciousness status.
9. Continue CPR if necessary. AED will continue to prompt personnel as to actions.
10. AED will re-analyze cardiac status every few minutes. Do NOT turn AED off until relieved by EMS personnel.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
RESOURCES
Have confidence in your ability to help!
American Heart Association: heart.org
American Red Cross: redcross.org