How To Use A Lifeaz AED
In this guide, we will explore how to use a Lifeaz AED during a cardiac emergency. The Lifeaz AED is fully automatic and designed for ease of use, guiding you step by step through the process. Understanding its operation can empower you to act swiftly and confidently in critical situations.
Initial Assessment and Scene Safety
Upon arriving at the scene, first ensure the area is safe for both you and the victim. Pause, assess your surroundings, and proceed cautiously. If gloves are available, put them on; however, do not delay assistance if they are not immediately accessible, as time is crucial.
Next, assess the victim:
- Attempt to elicit a response by speaking loudly and gently shaking their shoulders.
- Open the airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin; check for any obstructions.
- Look, listen, and feel for normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds.
If the victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally, initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.
Activating Emergency Services and Retrieving the AED
Instruct someone nearby to call emergency services and retrieve the Lifeaz AED promptly. If you are alone, use your mobile phone on speaker mode to contact emergency services while continuing chest compressions. Maintain CPR until the AED arrives.
Preparing the Victim for AED Use
Once the Lifeaz AED is available:
- Power on the device by pressing the green button; follow the voice prompts provided.
- Remove or cut away clothing to expose the victim’s chest, ensuring direct contact with the skin. This includes removing bras or any items that could interfere with pad placement.
- Inspect the chest for medical devices like pacemakers or surgical scars. Avoid placing pads directly over these areas.
- Remove any visible medical patches, as they may contain metal that can disrupt the electrical shock.
- If excessive chest hair is present and a razor is available, quickly shave the areas where pads will be placed to ensure proper adhesion.
- Move any necklaces or metallic objects away from the chest to prevent conduction issues.
Applying the AED Pads
Select the appropriate setting for the victim by pressing the “child” button if the patient is a child. Retrieve the electrode pads by pulling the designated tab. Apply the pads as illustrated on the AED:
- Place one pad just below the right collarbone on the victim’s chest.
- Position the second pad under the left armpit, on the side of the chest.
For infants and young children, apply one pad to the center of the chest and the other to the center of the back, as shown in the device’s diagram. Press the pads firmly to ensure full contact and effective electrical conduction.
Operating the Lifeaz AED
Once the pads are in place, the Lifeaz AED will automatically analyze the heart rhythm. During this analysis:
- Ensure no one is touching the victim. Clearly announce, “Everyone stand clear!”
- The device will assess the heart rhythm and determine if a shock is necessary.
If a shock is advised:
- The AED will announce that a shock is about to be delivered. As a fully automatic device, the Lifeaz AED does not require manual activation to deliver the shock.
- After the shock, the AED will prompt you to resume CPR.
If no shock is advised, continue CPR as instructed by the AED’s voice prompts.
Continuing Care
The AED provides a metronome to guide chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute. If trained, perform 30 compressions followed by two rescue breaths, repeating this cycle until the AED instructs otherwise. If you are untrained or uncomfortable providing breaths, continue with hands-only chest compressions.
The AED will reanalyze the heart rhythm every two minutes and provide further instructions. Continue following the device’s prompts until professional medical help arrives or the victim shows signs of life.
Conclusion
Knowing how to use a Lifeaz AED can significantly increase a victim’s chance of survival during a cardiac emergency. While the prospect of using an AED may seem daunting, the Lifeaz AED is designed for simplicity and provides clear guidance throughout the process. Stay calm, adhere to the voice prompts, and trust the device to assist you until medical professionals take over.
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