Getting certified to use an AED (Automatic Electric Defibrillator)
Our instructor said it was time to learn how to use the Defibrillator. She handed it to me and Bill Furgason and said go ahead. We opened the unit. A placard with pictures showed how to place the 2 large pad electrodes on the (dummy in this case) and then plug them into the machine (AED). There was only one way the plug would fit. Then the placard said to turn the on switch on. We did. From that point on the AED spoke to us telling us what it wanted us to do next. In this case it said to stand back away from the patient while it used a voltage to analyze the patient. After it analyzed the patient it advised to push the shock button and everyone stand clear of the patient. That done it said to remain clear while it analyzed the patient. It said heart rate has been restored. Maintain the patients airway and wait for help or transport the patient.
That's it! It is so simple that in my opinion I don't see how anyone could go wrong at any step.
Thank you Donna for your comment on how easy to use this thing really is... We are going to get one for the clubhouse I just don't know how yet...
Say Donna, remember how GP donated those computers to us? What do you suppose they do with their old AED's?
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