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Defibrillator (AED)

Switch the AED on and follow its instructions. Keep pushing on the chest until it is ready.

  1. Has 112 been called? If not, do it now on speaker.

  2. Open the AED and switch it on.

    Some devices start when you open the lid. The device talks to you.

  3. Bare the chest and stick on the pads as shown on the picture.

    One below the right collarbone, one on the left side below the armpit. A second person keeps pushing meanwhile.

  4. Nobody touches the person during analysis and shock.

  5. If the AED says "shock", everyone stand clear, then press the flashing button.

    Fully automatic devices deliver the shock by themselves.

  6. Then keep pushing straight away until the AED analyses again.

Caution

  • Leave the pads on even if the person breathes again. Do not switch the AED off.

For first aiders and fire wardens

  • Do not put the AED back after use. Have pads and battery replaced and report the incident.
Defibrillator (AED)