Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
What is the primary function of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
- To manually regulate a patient's breathing.
- To detect if the heart requires an electrical shock to restore normal function. (correct)
- To administer medication directly into the heart.
- To provide continuous chest compressions.
When using an AED, what is the correct procedure after delivering a shock, if advised by the device?
When using an AED, what is the correct procedure after delivering a shock, if advised by the device?
- Wait for the AED to prompt further instructions, while ensuring everyone is clear of the patient.
- Reapply new AED pads.
- Immediately resume chest compressions. (correct)
- Immediately check for a pulse.
What should you do if the AED advises that a shock is not needed?
What should you do if the AED advises that a shock is not needed?
- Proceed to manually check the patient’s heart rhythm.
- Administer a slightly lower dose shock.
- Continue chest compressions without interruption. (correct)
- Discontinue CPR immediately.
According to the instructions, what is the first universal step when using an AED?
According to the instructions, what is the first universal step when using an AED?
What is the correct action to take if the victim is submerged in water when needing to apply an AED?
What is the correct action to take if the victim is submerged in water when needing to apply an AED?
If a patient has excessive chest hair that interferes with AED pad adhesion, what is the recommended action?
If a patient has excessive chest hair that interferes with AED pad adhesion, what is the recommended action?
A patient has a medication patch on their chest where you need to place an AED pad. What should you do?
A patient has a medication patch on their chest where you need to place an AED pad. What should you do?
Where should you place the AED pad if the patient has an implanted pacemaker?
Where should you place the AED pad if the patient has an implanted pacemaker?
When using adult AED pads on a child, where should the pads be placed?
When using adult AED pads on a child, where should the pads be placed?
What is the recommendation for using an AED on an infant (less than one year old)?
What is the recommendation for using an AED on an infant (less than one year old)?
Flashcards
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
A device that detects if the heart requires an electrical shock to function correctly.
4 universal steps for AED
4 universal steps for AED
- Turn it on. 2. Attach pads to bare chest. 3. Let AED analyze rhythm, stand clear. 4. Deliver shock if advised.
Delivering a shock via AED
Delivering a shock via AED
If the AED advises a shock, loudly announce to stand clear. Press the shock button to deliver the electrical impulse.
Water Precautions with AED
Water Precautions with AED
Signup and view all the flashcards
Hairy Chest and AED Use
Hairy Chest and AED Use
Signup and view all the flashcards
Medicine Patches with AED
Medicine Patches with AED
Signup and view all the flashcards
Pacemakers and AED placement
Pacemakers and AED placement
Signup and view all the flashcards
AED Pads for Children
AED Pads for Children
Signup and view all the flashcards
AED use on infants
AED use on infants
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
- Un desfibrilador externo automático (DEA) es un dispositivo que detecta si el corazón requiere una descarga para volver a funcionar correctamente.
- Independientemente del tipo o modelo, todos los DEA tienen 4 pasos universales.
Pasos para usar un DEA
- Encender el DEA: Algunos desfibriladores se encienden al quitar la tapa, otros requieren presionar un botón.
- Colocar los parches: Descubrir el pecho de la víctima, retirar la cubierta adhesiva de los parches, observar el esquema grabado en los parches y colocarlos donde se indica.
- Permitir que el DEA analice el ritmo cardiaco de la víctima: Conectar los cables de los parches al DEA y alejarse del paciente para que identifique si es o no necesario administrar una descarga.
- Proporcionar una descarga: Si el DEA indica que se necesita una descarga, decir en voz alta "Apártense todos, nadie toque a la víctima", oprimir el botón, proporcionar la descarga y reanudar las compresiones.
- Si el DEA indica que no se necesita una descarga, reanudar de manera inmediata las compresiones torácicas.
- Si se está solo, se deben detener las compresiones para usar el DEA.
- Si hay otra persona que pueda ayudar, se puede continuar administrando compresiones mientras coloca los parches.
Situaciones especiales
- Existen situaciones especiales en las cuales se deben realizar otras acciones de manera previa para ocupar el DEA.
- Si la víctima está sumergida en el agua, secar bien su pecho antes de colocar los parches.
- Vello: Si la persona tiene vello en su pecho, rasurarlo antes de poner los parches.
- Parches de medicamento: Si la víctima tiene parches de medicamento como analgésicos, hormonales, nicotina o nitroglicerina, retirarlos y limpiar su pecho con una toalla antes de colocar los parches del desfibrilador.
- Marcapasos implantados: Si la víctima tiene un bulto duro por debajo de la piel en la parte superior de su pecho, colocar el parche a un lado; si lo colocas en el marcapasos, la descarga será ineficiente y podría causarle dolor.
- Niños: Se necesitan parches para niños, si no se tienen, usar parches para adultos, colocando uno en su pecho y otro en su espalda.
- Lactantes: Si la víctima tiene menos de 1 año, no se recomienda que se utilice el DEA.
- Independientemente de la edad, recordar que la seguridad personal y la de los demás es lo primero.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
