1. AED’s 10-4 training 10 Slides, 4 minutes

2. AEDs Analyze heart rhythm Indicate when to shock 3a

3. AED benefits Inexpensive Requires Limited training Reduced response times Increased chance of recovery 5a

4. AED benefits – Part of the Chain of survival Early access to patient Early CPR Early defibrillation Early advanced cardiac life support 5b

5. Can not make things worse AEDs are designed to shock only when needed Good Samaritan laws, CASA act, AHA standard of care – Possible reverse liability if you have one and DON’T use it What if the victim has a pulse and I can’t feel it? Can I hurt someone using the AED? Is there legal liability?

6. What happens if I reverse the pads? Can I defibrillate on water, snow, ice and metal? Analysis & therapy not affected by pad reversal OK to defibrillate on water surfaces and metal – Standard safety precautions

7. Steps for AED use Call for emergency assistance – 911 at home, 223 at work Make sure the scene is safe Start your ABC’s and CPR – AED’s still require you do the basics 3b

8. AED use If patient is without pulse: – Bare the chest – Attach unit’s pads to chest Start the AED – Follow the instructions 4a

9. AED use Senses abnormal heart rhythms Shock only applied when appropriate 4b

10. Monitor, and Repeat Monitor the patient. If AED successful, continue with First Aid If no change (no pulse), follow directions of AED