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AED assessment
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| Activate AED | Demonstrates switching AED on |
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Attach electrodes |
Demonstrates attaching electrodes in acceptable positions |
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Analyse rhythm |
Allows rhythm analysis without touching victim or AED |
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Deliver shock |
Demonstrates rapid and safe delivery of a single shock (including visual check and verbal instruction to stand clear) |
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Following shock |
Resumes CPR immediately, as guided by the voice prompts, starting with chest compressions |
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| CPR | Minimises interruptions in chest compressions |
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