Health Tip: Using an AED
(HealthDay News) -- Automated external defibrillators can save lives during sudden cardiac arrest, says the Red Cross.
For children aged 8 or older and adults, bystanders can follow these AED steps after calling 9-1-1:
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Turn on the AED and follow the prompts.
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Open the person's shirt and wipe the bare chest dry.
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Attach the AED pads.
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Make sure no one is touching the person.
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Push the analyze button.
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If the AED recommends delivering a shock, ensure no one is touching the person again.
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Once clear, press the shock button.
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Begin CPR after delivering the shock and continue following the AED's prompts.
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