There are several error messages that you might see or hear when using the ZOLL AED Plus, including a failed self-test, a “change batteries” prompt, a “plug in cable” prompt, a “release shock button” prompt, an “analysis halted, keep victim still” prompt, a red “X” in the status indicator window, or a beeping noise when …
Using an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on someone submerged in water is both dangerous and ineffective. However, you can use an AED on someone who is partially wet. If you see someone go into sudden cardiac arrest in the swimming pool, in the rain, on an ice rink, or in the snow, knowing what to …
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed to analyze the heart and, if a shockable rhythm is present, deliver a shock to a victim of cardiac arrest. But what is a shockable rhythm? And what happens when one of the AED shockable rhythms isn’t present? If you are a potential AED user or have an …
What should you do if you are using an AED and the device says “no shock advised?” If you are a designated first responder or expect that you might one day treat a victim of sudden cardiac arrest, it’s important to understand: How an automated defibrillator works When an electric shock is appropriate What to …
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) dramatically increase survival rates from cardiac arrest, but which action should you take immediately after providing an AED shock? Knowing what to do after using an AED is not only essential for ensuring the best outcome for the victim. It’s also important for: Ensuring that emergency rescuers can provide the best …
There are situations that require special care when using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to treat a victim of cardiac arrest. In the event of a cardiac emergency, you’ll need to understand the special considerations involved when using an AED on: Pediatric patients Wet or sweaty patients Patients with a hairy chest Patients with a …
Can you use child AED pads on an adult? The question comes up fairly often. For instance, what if your adult pads are about to expire and you’re left with just your pediatric set? Or what if your only set of adult pads failed during a cardiac emergency (such as by not adhering to the …
Placing AED pads correctly is essential for ensuring that the defibrillator works properly and preventing undue harm to the patient. The correct placement varies between children and adults, though, and there are some unique situations where the general rules don’t apply. Adult Pad Placement Older adults are the group most likely to suffer from cardiac …
Defibrillators are instrumental in preventing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) deaths, but how do they actually work? Though different types of defibrillators have different mechanisms behind them, they all operate on the same basic principle: using controlled electric shocks to prevent cardiac arrest or to restart a heart that no longer beats. How Does a Defibrillator …
AEDs are designed to perform dozens of daily, weekly, and monthly self-tests, and if one of these tests indicates a concern, the device will emit loud beeps to alert you. But because the defibrillator tests for numerous functional issues, it’s not always easy to determine why the device is beeping. In most cases, the issue …
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