AED Usage and CPR Procedures

The video tutorial explains how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during a cardiac arrest. It covers the importance of using an AED promptly, the steps to take in an emergency, and how to follow the AED's voice prompts. The tutorial emphasizes continuing CPR until help arrives and provides guidance on post-shock procedures. It concludes with key reminders and encourages support for St John Ambulance.

What does AED stand for?

• Automated Emergency Device

• Automated External Defibrillator

• Automatic External Device

• Automated Electrical Defibrillator

Who can use an AED?

• Anyone, regardless of training

• Only children over 1 year old

• Only trained medical professionals

• Only adults

What should you do if someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally?

• Wait for an ambulance to arrive

• Call 999 or 112 and start CPR

• Give them water

• Leave them to find an AED

If you are alone with an unresponsive person, what should you do?

• Give rescue breaths only

• Wait for someone to arrive

• Leave to find an AED

• Call for help and start CPR

What is the first step when using an AED?

• Remove all clothing from the patient's chest

• Apply the pads to the patient's chest

• Call for help

• Pull the red handle to open the bag

Where should you place the AED pads?

• On the patient's arms

• On the patient's back

• On the patient's legs

• On the patient's bare chest

What should you do when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm?

• Remove the AED pads

• Stand clear and do not touch the patient

• Touch the patient

• Continue chest compressions

What should you do after the AED delivers a shock?

• Wait for the patient to wake up

• Continue chest compressions and rescue breaths

• Remove the AED pads

• Turn off the AED

What should you do if the casualty shows signs of becoming responsive?

• Remove the AED

• Stop CPR immediately

• Turn off the AED

• Place them in the recovery position and leave the AED attached

What is the emergency number to call when using an AED?

• 101

• 123

• 999 or 112

• 911