File:   JLCEB-R - AED Procedures

Note: If AED is not immediately available, perform CPR until AED arrives on scene.  Use of the AED is authorized for emergency response personnel trained in CPR and use of the AED. (If no trained employee is present, any bystander acting in "good faith" is authorized to use the AED)

Medical Emergency Responding Employee:

- Assess scene for safety.

- Determine unresponsiveness.

- Activate system (Dial 911).

- Call for AED.

- Check for Breathing- if not breathing, begin CPR chest compressions immediately

- When AED arrives, Turn ON immediately.

- Follow voice prompts to apply electrodes.  Remove clothing, Shave chest hair (if it is so excessive it prevents a good seal between electrodes and skin). If the victim's chest is dirty or wet, wipe the chest clean and dry.

- Stand clear of victim while the AED analyzes heart rhythm.

Shock Advised:

Clear the area; make sure no one is touching the victim.  Once the area is clear, the AED (fully auto) will advise if a rescue shock is needed.  The AED will Prompt the responder(s) "Shock advised."  "Don't touch the patient."  "Press flashing shock button."  After 2 minutes of CPR, AED will prompt responder(s) to clear the area and re-analyze

No Shock Advised:

AED will prompt "No shock advised." "Start CPR." After 2 minutes of CPR, AED will prompt responder(s) to clear the area and re-analyze.  Continue cycles of analysis, shock (if advised) and CPR until professional help arrives.  Victim must be transported to hospital. Leave AED attached to victim until EMS arrives and disconnects AED.

After Use:

The AED will be wiped clean and any used pads discarded.  Cheraw School District 31 will inform La Junta Fire Department and Cheraw Fire Department of any AED use. CPR-D-PADZ (Charge-pak and Electrodes will be needed. Replace charge-pak battery, electrodes, and face shield will need replaced.)

Adopted:  December 2016