When should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be used on a person in cardiac arrest?

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When should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be used on a person in cardiac arrest?

In cardiac arrest, the priority is to deliver a shock as soon as an AED is available, but only if the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Start high-quality CPR right away and apply the AED when it’s ready, then follow its prompts. Do not wait for the person to become conscious or to start breathing normally, and don’t delay for police arrival. AEDs are used for anyone in cardiac arrest, not just a specific age group, though some devices have pediatric settings. The takeaway is to use the AED as soon as it’s available for an unresponsive person not breathing normally.

In cardiac arrest, the priority is to deliver a shock as soon as an AED is available, but only if the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Start high-quality CPR right away and apply the AED when it’s ready, then follow its prompts. Do not wait for the person to become conscious or to start breathing normally, and don’t delay for police arrival. AEDs are used for anyone in cardiac arrest, not just a specific age group, though some devices have pediatric settings. The takeaway is to use the AED as soon as it’s available for an unresponsive person not breathing normally.

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