This document outlines the functions of an automated external defibrillator (AED), different heart rhythms, special considerations and safety precautions for AED use, and the steps for applying an AED. It discusses that an AED analyzes the heart rhythm and can deliver a shock if needed, lists sinus rhythm, ventricular fibrillation, and asystole as heart rhythms. Special considerations for AED use include water and children, and safety precautions involve checking for perspiration, patches, pendants, piercings, pacemakers, and shaving before applying pads and delivering a shock if instructed by the AED.

1. Automated External Defibrillation AED 23/04/10 Shane Bradley

2. AED 23/04/10 Shane Bradley

3. State the functions of and AED Explain the different types of Heart Rhythms Outline the Special considerations & Safety precautions of an AED Demonstrate how to apply an AED to a casualty Objective 23/04/10 Shane Bradley

4. Functions of an AED An AED is an electronic device that analyses the Heart rhythm and if necessary delivers a shock, known as defibrillation. This needs to be in Ventricular Fibrillation 23/04/10 Shane Bradley

5. Heart Rhythms 23/04/10 Sinus rhythm - V – Fibrillation - Asystole rhythm - Shane Bradley

6. Special considerations of an AED 23/04/10 These include the following: Water Children Shane Bradley

7. Safety precautions of AED 23/04/10 P’s Perspiration Playtex Patches Pendants Piercings Pace maker Shaving Shane Bradley

8. Steps on applying a AED Turn on AED Check for 6 P’s Apply pads and plug in lead Do not touch casualty Keep everyone clear Shock when advised 23/04/10 Shane Bradley

9. Summary 23/04/10 Functions of and AED Heart Rhythms Special considerations & Safety precautions Applied an AED Shane Bradley