Have you ever wondered "what would happen if you or a family member had a medical emergency while using public transportation" Today we feature Bill H. who had a cardiac event after boarding a Chicago Metra train and the two bystanders that weren't about to let these be his LAST train ride!
Automated external defibrillators can help save lives during sudden cardiac arrest. However, even after training, remembering the steps to use an AED the right way can be difficult. In order to help keep your skills sharp, we've created a quick step-by-step guide that you can print up and place on your refrigerator, in your car, in your bag or at your desk. This way, you can review the AED steps any time, at your convenience, and keep them fresh in your memory.
How to Use An AED These AED steps should be used when caring for a non-breathing child aged 8 or older who weighs more than 55 pounds, or an adult.
After checking the scene and ensuring that the person needs help, you should ask a bystander to call 911 for help, then:
Complete the CHECK and CALL steps
As soon as an AED is available, turn it on and follow the voice prompts
Remove clothing and attach pads correctly
Remove all clothing covering the chest. If necessary, wipe the chest dry
Note: If the pads may touch, place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other pad on the back, between the shoulder blades
Plug the pad connector cable into the AED, if necessary
Prepare to let the AED analyze the heart’s rhythm
Make sure no one is touching the person
Say, “CLEAR!” in a loud, commanding voice
Deliver a shock, if the AED determines one is needed
Make sure no one is touching the person
Push the “shock” button to deliver the shock
After the AED delivers the shock, or if no shock is advised, immediately start CPR, beginning with compressions