Automated External Defibrillator

(13 min.) The quicker we attach an AED to a person in sudden cardiac arrest, the greater chance they have of survival. Most people who go into sudden cardiac arrest will still have some electrical activity of the heart. The most common arrhythmia is ventricular fibrillation.

Topics included in this safety video are: arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, Title 22, Good Samaritan Law, Public Access Defibrillation programs, special considerations including children, implanted pacemakers or defibrillators, water, medication patches, hairy chest, sweaty chest, AED safety, maintenance, deployment, electrode pad placement, supplies in the AED carrying case, the steps in utilizing the AED, AED operation, power on AED, attach pads, analyze rhythm, press "shock" button, and if shock is indicated.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.