Review of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Pass ACLS Tip of the Day
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Performing good CPR and delivering a shock as soon as possible to a patient in Ventricular Fibrillation or pulseless V-Tach are the two most critical interventions that have been shown to increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest.
Studies have demonstrated significantly better out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival outcomes in communities with robust public CPR training and public access/first responder AEDs.
The general use of AED including: indications for use; attaching the AED pads; following verbal prompts; and safely administering a shock.
Following the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm while using an AED.
Contraindications to AED use.
General safety considerations to remember.
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Good luck with your ACLS class!
Performing good CPR and delivering a shock as soon as possible to a patient in Ventricular Fibrillation or pulseless V-Tach are the two most critical interventions that have been shown to increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest.
Studies have demonstrated significantly better out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival outcomes in communities with robust public CPR training and public access/first responder AEDs.
The general use of AED including: indications for use; attaching the AED pads; following verbal prompts; and safely administering a shock.
Following the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm while using an AED.
Contraindications to AED use.
General safety considerations to remember.
Connect with me:
Website: https://passacls.com
@PassACLS on X (formally known as Twitter)
@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
Give back - buy Paul a bubble tea here
Good luck with your ACLS class!
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