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I. Prepare AED equipment and accessories
- Regular functionality check of AED equipment and accessories such as resuscitation mask, gloves, razors, gauze wipes, Spare battery for AED, blanket, pen and paper, towels.
- Place AED equipment on stand-by for immediate access during an emergency to include AED machine (trainer type) and portable oxygen tank with regulator set.
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II. Prepare AED for use in defibrillation
- Confirm that the patient needs defibrillation
- Check that conditions are safe for the use of AED
- Turn on AED and follow prompts
- Apply electrode to the patient’s chest
- Respond to the AED prompt
- Deliver shock in an appropriate and safe manner when prompted
- Check for signs of life and commence CPR if required
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III. Operate AED machine
- Observe defibrillation safety procedure per ILS standard in Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue
- Turn on AED and follow start-up prompts in preparation for operation of AED machine.
- Connect electrode pads to the chest of victim and deliver shock following AED prompts per manufacturers specification.
- Follow AED specific instructions per manufacturer’s specification.
- Maintain basic life support protocol voice prompted by AED machine per manufacturer’s specification.
- Re-assess victim for further intervention per ILS standard in Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue
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IV. Administer oxygen therapy to victim
- Identify if victim is in need of oxygen therapy and prepare necessary materials for oxygen therapy
- Determine safe environment for oxygen therapy and exercise safety protocols in oxygen deployment.
- Perform appropriate oxygen therapy method to victim per ILS standard in Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue.
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V. Oxygen Therapy Methods
- Conscious patient and does not want to use mask-provide oxygen-rich air without mask
- Conscious patient – place mask onto patient’s face from the chest upwards, cupping the patient’s chin in the mask first and the gently placing the nosepiece into position
- Unconscious breathing patient – oxygen should be administered in the lateral position while observing airway, breathing and signs of life
