An automated external defibrillator A.E.D. is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and sends an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm from a baseline. AEDs are used to treat cardiac arrest which usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. In fact, each minute of CA leads to a 10 percent reduction in survival. Using an AED on a person who is having CA may save the person's life but should be used as soon as possible. |
| 1. Confirm cardiac arrest then if the victim is unable to respond and there is no breathing, tilt back the head and lifting the chin up |
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| 2. Turn On A.E.D. |
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| 3. Plug in wires next to a flashing light |
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| 4. Apply pads to the victim's bare chest |
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| 5. Allow A.E.D. to analyze heart rhythm |
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| 6. If any shock is indicated then push the shock button |
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| 7. If shock advised stand clear and do not touch the victim |
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| 8. If victim is still not breathing begin CPR |
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