Why must you stand clear and make sure no one is touching the victim when the AED is analyzing?

Why must you stand clear and make sure no one is touching the victim when the AED is analyzing?

The AED may instruct you to “Stop CPR, do not touch patient, analysing”. The rescuer will then say “CLEAR!” to ensure that nobody is touching the victim while the AED analyses the victims heart rhythm. A shock is only indicated if the victim’s heart is in ventricular fibrillation (VF) or ventricular tachycardia (VT).

Why do we say stand clear when using an AED?

Defibrillators use large amounts of electricity to restore the human heart to a normal rhythm. At its highest setting, a defibrillator sends 360 joules through a person’s body. This is also why doctors who are in the process of defibrillating do so while standing clear of the bed where the patient is laying.

When delivering a shock when you should clear the patient?

6If the AED recommends that you deliver a shock to the person, make sure that no one, including you, is touching the person – and tell everyone to “stand clear.” Once clear, press the “shock” button.

What happens if you touch someone being defibrillated?

EFFECTS OF ACCIDENTAL SHOCK. Defibrillators are designed to affect electrical activity in the patient’s heart, and potentially can affect the caregiver’s heart as well. Earlier reports describe a tingling sensation and electrical burns in those who are shocked.

Can AED kill you?

No, you can do no harm with a defibrillator (AED). They will only allow an electrical shock to be delivered to the heart of someone who needs it.

Is it safe to use an AED on a pregnant woman?

Can an AED be used on a pregnant woman? Absolutely! The use of AED units is encouraged on pregnant women who might be in cardiac arrest (not responsive and not breathing properly).

Can a defibrillator hurt you?

Do these shocks hurt? Answer: A defibrillator shock, if you’re wide awake, will indeed hurt. The description is that it’s like being kicked by a mule in the chest. It’s a sudden jolt.

How many times can you shock with an AED?

The AED is programmed to reanalyze the victim’s rhythm and provide a shock as quickly as possible after each shock, to a total of 3 shocks.

Do you breathe in or out during CPR?

Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 second. NOTE: This ratio is the same for one-person & two-person CPR. In two-person CPR the person pumping the chest stops while the other gives mouth-to-mouth breathing.