Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)

■ Assessment: Determine unresponsiveness and assess ABCs.
  ■ Children 1–8 years, get help/AED/call 911 after 1 minute of CPR.
  ■ Adults ≥ 8 years, get help/AED/call 911 immediately.
■ Perform CPR until AED arrives.
■ Power:Turn on the AED and follow voice or visual prompts.
■ Attach Pads: Stop CPR, attach appropriate size pads to Pt.
  ■ Upper right sternal border and cardiac apex.
■ Analyze: Press the “Analyze” button and wait for instructions (do not make contact with Pt while AED is analyzing rhythm).
■ Shock: Announce “shock indicated, stand clear!” and be sure that no one is in contact with the Pt.
  ■ Fully automatic units analyze rhythm and deliver shock if indicated.
  ■ Semi-automatic units analyze rhythm and then instruct the operator to press the “Shock” button if indicated.