1. Automated External Defibrillator Intermediate

2. Shockable Rhythms Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
Uncoordinated electrical impulses within the heart
Causes the heart to “quiver”
The ventricles cannot effectively pump blood

3. Shockable Rhythms Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Very fast electrical impulses (above 180)
The ventricles don’t have time to fill up and pump blood

4. Handover to EMS Paramedics will need to know
When was the patient last seen
Did anyone see the patient collapse
How long has CPR been performed
Number of shocks delivered
Your name, contact information and whom you are certified under

5. Common Errors Not checking for ABCs before using AED
Failure to dry or shave chest (if needed)
No CPR or not long enough between “no shocks” or “shocks”
Interrupting the shock protocol to perform CPR
Not following AED voice (display) prompts