The document outlines the steps for using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to treat cardiac arrest. It begins by listing the indications for AED use as cardiac arrest from sudden disruption of the heart's normal rhythm. Contraindications include non-cardiac arrest, children under 1 year old, and wet/moist environments. The 10 steps for using an AED are then described, beginning with assessing the situation and activating emergency services, and ending with assisting emergency personnel upon their arrival. Basic AED parts are also identified.

1. STEPS FOR AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

2. AUTOMATED EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATOR

5. Indications for using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
include: *Cardiac Arrest:* AEDs are primarily used in cases
of sudden cardiac arrest when the heart's normal rhythm is
disrupted.

6. 1. *Non-Cardiac Arrest:* AEDs are not intended for use on
individuals with a beating heart, as they are designed to analyze
and treat specific arrhythmias associated with cardiac arrest.
2. *Children under 1 Year:* AED use may be limited in very young
children (under 1 year) due to the lack of appropriate pediatric
electrode pads. Pediatric pads or manual defibrillation may be
required
3. *Water and Moist Environments: Extreme caution is advised when
using AEDs in wet or moist environments, as water can interfere with
the device's functionality and pose safety risks.
Contra-indications

7. PLACEMENT OF AED

8. STEPS FOR AUTOMATED EXTERNAL
DEIFIBRILLATOR
• 1. Assess the Situation
• 2. Activate Emergency Services
• 3. Retrieve AED
• 4. Turn on the AED
• 5. Expose Chest and Attach Electrodes Remove any clothing
• covering the chest. Attach the adhesive
• electrode pads as instructed on the AED.
• 6. Analyze Heart Rhythm
• 7. Shock Advised
• 8. Perform CPR
• 9. Follow AED Prompts
• 10. Assist Emergency Personnel

9. Basic parts of an AED:
1. Exterior Housing
2. Handle
3. Lid
4. Control Panel
5. Electrode Pads
6. Connector for Electrode Pads
7. Battery Compartment
8. On/Off Button
9. Speaker
10. Status Indicator Lights