Aed Pad Placement

When you decide to purchase a defibrillator, you should also complete the AED and CPR training. AEDMasters to www.AEDMasters.com you can reach CPR and AED training and to purchase AED units and accessories.

In case you have not yet completed his training, you must meet the following basic principles and practices for using an AED device:

• In an emergency, the first step should always be to call 9-1-1.
• Check traffic. If signs of circulation can be found, the heart can not pump properly.
• Turn on the AED and to adhere to visual or audio commands.
• Remove victim or open shirt and wipe the chest while he is free from any moisture. Make sure that nobody touches the victim and to shave excess hair in areas where the pads are placed.
• Ensure that the pads are attached / connected to the AED device.
• Attach AED pads as instructed by the AED device or visually directed on the carpet or cartridge AED placement may vary depending on the particular machine you use.
• Follow the prompts as they AED analyzes the patient's heart and determine if a shock is needed (some AED automatically detect whether a shock is needed, others invite you to press a button). If the AED indicates that a shock is necessary, the victim receives a shock automatically or you may need to press another button to deliver the shock.
• Allow AED to reanalyze the victim once the shock has ended.
• Do not remove the emergency responders until AED arrives.
• Continue giving CPR as directed by the AED device. Some AEDs will guide you through the process of CPR.