PATIENT SAFETY & EARLY INTERVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

3.  AED is a portable type of external
defibrillator that automatically diagnose
the ventricular fibrillation in a patient.
 This device restores the normal
heartbeat by sending an electric pile
and shock to the heart.
 The person’s heart must be defibrillated
quickly
 AED is provided with self-adhesive
electrodes instead of hand held
paddles.

4.  An AED automates many of the stages in performing
defibrillation. The operator has only to recognize that cardiac
arrest may have occurred and attach two adhesive electrodes to
the patient’s chest.
 Interrupt CPR only when it is necessary to analyze the rhythm
and deliver a shock.
 The process of interpreting the electrocardium is automatic.

5.  It aims to stop the irregular beating of
the heart.
 It generates a relatively high electrical
current and then passing it through the
heart.
 Advices whether a victim needs a shock.
 It consists of two pads on the ending of
two wires. The pads are adhesive.

6.  Turn on the AED
 Open the person’s shirt
 Attach the AED pads
 Plug in the connector
 Tell everyone to stand
clear
 Push the analyze button
 Analyze the rhythm
 Deliver shock if recommended
 Begin CPR (if or if not shock is
recommended)

7.  An AED is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
 It can analyze a heart’s rhythm and if necessary, deliver an electric
shock to help the heart re-establish the effective rhythm.
 Corrects one of the abnormal electrical disturbances.

8. Benefits of having AED in workplaces:
 Can be use before emergency medical
service
 To restore heart rhythm by electric shock
 It’s portable and easy to use
 It is safe
 The device have a proven track record
 Survival rates can improve dramatically

9.  More difficult to use for untrained responders
 More difficult to synchronize with CPR maneuvers for lay
rescuers
 Risk for electrocution for the rescuer if inappropriately used
 No possibility to override the device
 Not recommended by current guidelines except for special
situations

10.  Placing automated external defibrillators in work places along
with providing a proper management system and training for
employees on how to use the device, can mean the difference
between life and death.
 These demonstrates that people not related to the medical field
can equally contribute to the improvement of survival rate using
AED in our society.
 I conclude that the use of AED programs in the community is
effective.

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