Properly placing AED pads varies with the age and/or size of the victim. For instance, smaller pediatric pads are to be used with infants. One pad should be placed on the infant’s chest and the other pad on its back. This is known as anterior posterior placement. On an adult, AED pads should be placed […]
Can you use an AED (automated external defibrillator) on an infant? Yes, you can! Not only that, instead of using adult pads, there are specially-made pediatric pads just for use on a child or infant in sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). These pediatric pads are smaller than adult pads. They also deliver a lesser energy level […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Automated external defibrillators (AEDs, AED Machines, etc.) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are used in giving first aid to a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). With sudden cardiac arrest the victim suddenly collapses, losing consciousness, ceasing to breathe, and losing their heartbeat. SCA can happen to any person at any time and […]
How To Use An AED on Adults, Children, and Infants Review our step by step instructions for using an automated external defibrillator to treat ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest. Before using an AED, you should: Confirm Sudden Cardiac Arrest Call 9-1-1 (emergency services / professional emergency responders) and retrieve the AED Begin CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) […]
In the US, the month of February is typically associated with valentines and romance. It’s also when awareness about heart health is brought to the forefront, encouraging everyone to consider healthy choices when it comes to food, exercise and stress. One area of awareness, however, is just as important, and that’s being aware when someone […]
Prior to 2020, many of us never gave glove types a second thought. Now we are overwhelmed with countless types and options to choose from which get very confusing. How do you know if you need Vinyl gloves or Nitrile gloves? Well, we are here to help! Vinyl Gloves Vinyl gloves are great for quick […]
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Automated External Defibrillators (AED): An Overview Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, are important emergency medical equipment used when a victim is experiencing cardiac arrest. AEDs are a key component in the chain of survival along with CPR and advanced life support that deliver an electrical shock when needed to restore healthy sinus rhythm to a […]
Where Are AEDs Required? Automated external defibrillators otherwise known as AEDs, AED devices, or AED machines are medical devices used by those working in emergency medical services as well as lay people to treat sudden cardiac arrest. When used quickly in combination with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), AED users have a significant chance of saving a […]
An AED works by analyzing the heart’s rhythm and sending a shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm if needed. The defibrillator is used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
