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AED Protocol Guidelines

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Defibrillator Application Guidelines

Once the defibrillator is turned on and the pads applied to the patient, the ERT or Early Defibrillation Response Team member shall not remove the pads or turn off the device unless prompted by the device itself or directed by a higher medical authority. In all cases, the Team member shall continue to assess the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation and provide CPR as indicated.

AED Application Criteria

The defibrillator shall be applied only to patients who are unresponsive and not breathing.

Defibrillation Procedure

Defibrillation shocks are to be delivered only in accordance with the early defibrillation response protocol. If the device advises no shocks, the ERT or Early Defibrillation Response Team responder follows the approved protocols for patient care and CPR.

Wet Environments and Metal Surfaces

The defibrillator can be used in fresh and saltwater environments and on metal surfaces that are wet or dry. Always follow all defibrillator recommended safety precautions.

Excessive Chest Hair

If required for proper defibrillation pad adhesion, any excess hair on the patient’s chest is shaved with a prep razor supplied in the accessory kit. A smooth shave is not required.

Medication Patches

Using a gloved hand, remove any medication patches, if present, from the patient’s chest prior to pad placement and wipe the skin clean with a cloth.

Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators

If the patient has an implantable pacemaker or internal defibrillator, do not place the defibrillation pads directly over the implanted device. If the presence of an implanted device affects pad placement, place the defibrillation pad as close to the recommended pad placement as possible.

AED Abuse or Vandalism

No abuse or vandalism of the defibrillator is to be tolerated. If abuse or vandalism is suspected, it is to be reported to the Early Defibrillation Program Coordinator immediately so that the defibrillator can be evaluated for proper operation.

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