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The automatic external defibrillator is a complex device that analyses the rhythm of patients and can deliver a shock to defibrillate patients. It detect whether a patient has ventricular fibrillation or a different arrhythmia. When it detects a shockable rhythm it advises the user to deliver the shock, all settings are automatically adjusted. It also remembers the course of events so that the tracing can be recovered and analysed after the resuscitation. | The automatic external defibrillator is a complex device that analyses the rhythm of patients and can deliver a shock to defibrillate patients. It detect whether a patient has ventricular fibrillation or a different arrhythmia. When it detects a shockable rhythm it advises the user to deliver the shock, all settings are automatically adjusted. It also remembers the course of events so that the tracing can be recovered and analysed after the resuscitation. | ||
When the AED is attached during BLS let the AED assess the rhythm. Do not manipulate the person while the AED assess the rhythm to prevent motion | When the AED is attached during BLS let the AED assess the rhythm. Do not manipulate the person while the AED assess the rhythm to prevent motion artifact disturbing the detection algorithm. Follow the instructions of the AED, this can be either a shock or no shock. After shock or non-shock immediately continue with chest compression and rescue breaths. Continue the CPR until the AED rechecks the rhythm. Standard AED are usable for children older than 8 years, special pediatric pads and AED mode should be used in younger children.<cite>Deakin3</cite> | ||
==Advanced Life Support (ALS)== | ==Advanced Life Support (ALS)== | ||