How to Use an AED and Do CPR
Be sure that both you and the patient are in a safe location before continuing., Check the patient., If there is no response, contact emergency services immediately! , Check the CABS.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be sure that both you and the patient are in a safe location before continuing.
If an AED is available, also check to ensure that the patient is not in standing water and is not located near flammable materials.
Do not make yourself another patient! -
Step 2: Check the patient.
Tap the ground and shout. ,, C-Chest Compressions- If the patient does not appear to be breathing normally, place your hands in the middle of their chest, between the nipples, and push down at least 2 inches, at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute.
A-Airway- Tilt the patients head back to open the airway.
B-Breathing- Give 2 ventilations, just enough to make the chest rise.
This should take no more than 10 seconds. -
Step 3: If there is no response
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Step 4: contact emergency services immediately!
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Step 5: Check the CABS.
Detailed Guide
If an AED is available, also check to ensure that the patient is not in standing water and is not located near flammable materials.
Do not make yourself another patient!
Tap the ground and shout. ,, C-Chest Compressions- If the patient does not appear to be breathing normally, place your hands in the middle of their chest, between the nipples, and push down at least 2 inches, at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute.
A-Airway- Tilt the patients head back to open the airway.
B-Breathing- Give 2 ventilations, just enough to make the chest rise.
This should take no more than 10 seconds.
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