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AED Use Flashcards

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  1. What does it mean when an AED 'charges' before a shock?

    Answer: The AED is building up electrical energy to deliver a shock

    Charging means the AED is accumulating the electrical energy needed to deliver a defibrillating shock — once charged, it will prompt you to stand clear and press the shock button.

  2. Can an AED be used on a victim who is pregnant?

    Answer: Yes — cardiac arrest in pregnancy is treated the same way, and AED use is not contraindicated

    AED use is not contraindicated in pregnancy; maternal cardiac arrest requires immediate CPR and defibrillation since the best outcome for both mother and fetus depends on restoring the mother's circulation.

  3. If two AED pads cannot fit on a small child's chest without overlapping, how should you reposition them?

    Answer: Use an anteroposterior (front-to-back) pad placement

    For small children where anterior pads would overlap, place one pad on the center of the front chest and one on the center of the back (anteroposterior placement).

  4. What is the purpose of the CPR performed between AED shocks?

    Answer: To maintain perfusion to vital organs and improve the likelihood that subsequent shocks will restore rhythm

    CPR between shocks replenishes oxygen in the heart muscle and maintains coronary perfusion pressure, making the heart more responsive to subsequent defibrillation attempts.

  5. Who can legally use a public-access AED in the United States?

    Answer: Any bystander — Good Samaritan laws provide legal protection for lay rescuers in all 50 states

    All 50 US states have Good Samaritan laws that protect lay rescuers who use AEDs in good faith during an emergency, and public AEDs are designed for use by untrained bystanders.

  6. What should you do if the AED does not turn on?

    Answer: Check that the battery is installed, try another AED if available, and continue CPR

    If the AED fails to power on, verify the battery, attempt another AED if available, and continue CPR — do not delay compressions waiting for a malfunctioning device.