First Aid, CPR and AED
Chapter 5 Notes: p 24-30
Name: _________________________
Date/Block: ____________________
AED
Chances for survival dramatically improve with early ___________ and early
______________________ with the use of an __________.
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used to
__________________________ and ____________________________________.
Pulmonary
Artery
Aorta
Superior
Vena Cava
_______: Oxygen
exchange
happens here
____: Oxygen
exchange
happens here
______
Atrium
_______
Ventricle
______
Atrium
_______
Ventricle
Inferior
Vena Cava
Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib) is described as: disorganized electrical activity; the
most common abnormal heart rhythm in adult sudden cardiac arrest cases.
Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach) is described as: very rapid electrical activity
where the heart beats too fast to pump blood effectively.
For every minute that defibrillation is delayed, the victim’s chance of survival is
decreases by _____ to ______.
Many types and models of AED’s exist, but they all have some elements in
common:
1. Power On/Off Mechanism
4. Defibrillation Capability
2. Cables and Electrode pads
5. Prompts to Guide You
3. Analysis Capability
6. Battery Operation for Portability
Using an AED: Basic operating procedures to assist any victim:
1. Perform _________ until a defibrillator is available. Turn it on.
2. Apply the ______________________________ to the victim’s bare skin and
make sure that the cables are attached to the device.
3. _______________ and allow the device to analyze the heart rhythm. Press
the shock button if advised by the device. Fully automatic devices do not
have a shock button and will provide the shock if needed.
4. Perform ___________ of CPR and follow the device prompts. Check the
victim for responsiveness and breathing and repeat the analysis, shock and
CPR steps as needed.
Special Considerations for AED use:
______________: Remove the victim from free standing water and quickly dry off
the chest before applying pads.
______________: Use pediatric pads if available for children under one year. If
not available, use adult pads.
___________________: Remove any patch and dry skin before attaching
electrode pads.
______________________________: Avoid placing pads directly over an
implanted device when possible. Allow implanted unit to stop discharging before
using the AED.
__________________: For a victim who is unresponsive and not breathing,
perform CPR until a defibrillator is available, then use the AED.
When inspecting an _________, check for these 4 items:
 Two sets of unexpired electrode pads, an extra battery, a razor, and a
towel.