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What is a AED?
An (AED) automated external defibrillator is a device that sends an electric shock to the heart that will restore the natural heart rhythm to the victim during a cardiac arrest.
When the AED electrodes are applied to the victim's chest, it automatically analyzes the heart rhythm and the rescuer is then advised whether a shock is needed to regain a normal heart beat. The heart has been defibrillated when the victim's heart resumes normal beating.
Our personal experience
My husband was sitting waiting to board a plane at LAX Airport, when a man walking in front of him collasped. A doctor sitting nearby ran over to see if he could help. The man was turning blue and was not breathing. From the expression on the doctor's face, it was evident that the man did not have a pulse. Airport personnel came running over with a defibrillator. They gave him two shocks from this machine and the man started breathing, got his color back and eventually he sat up.
My husband was totally blown away by what he had just experienced. This man in all intensive purposes was dead, but this small plastic box saved his life. I decided that this machine needs to be included in this website. Who knows it may save someone elses life.
When is a defibrillator used?
An automated defibrillator is used to treat ventricular defibrillation or sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The AED machines make it possible for anyone to offer immediate help to a victim suffering from a cardiac arrest. A heart attack or other medical condition is when electrical signals in the lower chambers of the heart become uncoordinated, ineffective and the heart pumps little or no blood throughout the body.
Ventricular defibrillation can lead to cardiac arrest and the heart could stop beating altogether. Once in cardiac arrest, every minute that passes without defibrillation the survival rate decreases about 7 to 10 percent and then dropping to less than 50 percent.
Why can't we just call 9-1-1?
Emergency medical services may not be able to respond fast enough during a victim's cardiac arrest. They might have to deal with crowded urban areas, multiple story buildings, rural areas or large complexes. In fact the average response time nationally is between 10 to 12 minutes, so the best EMS responders may not arrive there in time.
The survival rate is only 5 in 100 SCA victims if defibrillation is not done early enough. More lives can be saved because of the very practical design of the AED's and the fact that most people are capable of using them. The more portable defibrillators that are put into public and private places, the better the chances for survival in SCA victims.
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What machine gives an electrical spark to the heart?
AED Machine
Do you position pads same on all adults regardless of AED machine?
That is correct; position pads same on all adults regardless of AED machine.
Does a aed machine shock the patent twice?
The AED may shock once, twice, or three times.
Can EMS personnel use an AED machine?
Yes, EMS can use and AED machine. Any one can use one. They are easy to use and have voice commands to guide you through the process.
Do AED pads go on the same way for every machine?
Yes
Where can you find a AED machine?
It is under the big s on the disco sign
How do you use a aed machine?
YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE BOTTOM SCREEN ANYWHERE(WITH THE DOWSING MACHINE ON THE BOTTOM SCREEN) YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE BOTTOM SCREEN ANYWHERE(WITH THE DOWSING MACHINE ON THE BOTTOM SCREEN)
Does an automatic machine for a cardiac arrest patient have to be in the front and back of patient?
What kind of automatic machine, an AED, Automated External Difibrullator? In the front. Follow the diagram on the electrodes.
Once you have attached AED pads to a person you should do what?
1. Leave the patient go (and make sure nobody is touching the patient). 2. The AED will "analyse the heart rhythm" the machine will then say "shock advised" (or something like that). 3. The machine will ask u to push the button (to deliver the shock).
Can you use an AED machine if some one has internal defibrillator?
You can, just make sure that the pads are about one inch away.
When operating in AED?
AED precautions are: 1) Do not touch the victim when the AED is analyzing; 2) Do not touch the victim when the AED is defibrillating (shocking); 3) Do not use alcohol to wipe the victims chest; 4) Do not defibrillate around flammable materials; 5) Do not use the AED in a moving vehicle; 6) Do not use the AED in water; 7) Do not use adult pads on children and children pads on adults; 8) Do not use a phone / radio within 6 feet of the AED when in use; 9) Remove any patched from chest area before use (it could be a nitro pad).
When giving CPR on a child?
Precautions before use of an AED on a child: 1. Confirm the absence of a pulse before attaching the AED 2. Confirm the AED has pediatric pads 3. Confirm placement of the pads on the child via the icons on the pads.
