AED Use

Front

AED stands for what?

Back

Automated External Defibrillator

Front

What is the purpose of the AED?

Back

to analyze the heart rhythm

Front

True or False - The shock from an AED will restart the heart's pacemaker.

Back

True

Front

True or False - Each model of an AED is different and you should make sure to read the instruction manual before using.

Back

False

Front

Where should the AED pads be placed on the victim?

Back

right chest and left ribs

Front

Why is it important to make sure the victim's chest is bare and dry when placing AED pads?

Back

because the shock cannot be delivered through clothing and hair

Front

Why is it very important for everyone's safety to make sure nobody else is touching the victim when the shock is being delivered?

Back

because the person touching them will get shocked, endangering their heart rhythm

Front

What should you shout when the shock is going to be delivered?

Back

CLEAR!!

Front

What do you do if the victim has a hairy chest and the AED pack doesn't have a razor?

Back

use an extra pad to wax the hair off