AED : Automated External Defibrillator |
Text for Layperson Training for Lifesaving(Third Edition) |
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AED : Automated External Defibrillator |
Text for Layperson Training for Lifesaving(Third Edition) |
1. Talk to the victim while tapping on the shoulder. |
2. If the victim is unresponsive or it is difficult to judge his or her conditions, shout for help and ask the people nearby to dial 1-1-9 and bring the AED. |
3. See if the victim is breathing.Check the chest and stomach for normal breathing. [Within 10 SECONDS] |
4. If the victim is no breathing or it is difficult to judge his or her conditions, start cardiac compression. [30 TIMES]Where? Middle of the chest |
5. If you have trained skills for rescue breaths and no hesitation to perform them, give the breaths 2 times after chest compressions.・Give 2 breaths. [About 1 SECOND at a time] ・If you haven’t practiced giving rescue breaths, ▼ Continue ONLY compressions. * You can’t, or may well not, be infected without a mouthpiece. However, it is recommended. Give 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Repeat. |
6. When you’ve got AED at hand…Turn it ON. Some devices can be automatically turned ON with their lid opened. |
7. Place the pads on the chest.The pictures on the pads show where they should go. * If you find smaller pads, use them for chilren at the age of up to 6 or so. |
8. AED tells you to give electric shocks.Stay away from the vicctim while AED is at work. |
9. Press the shock button.See that the victim is NOT touched by anyone. |
Shock buttonPress the button and follow the message. Continue the CPR process until an ambulance unit arrives, or the victim shows movement including normal breathing. |
CPRGive 30 compressions and 2 breaths.
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