Saturday, February 27, 2016

How to use an AED

This picture by Owain Davies shows where to place the AED pads.                  
               
What is an AED? you ask

An AED is the term for an Automated External Defibrillator.

What? I can hear you say: "I thought things such as that were for the pros and the first responders and …  "

Well, yes and no.

It would be nice to have an expert to do this

But the AED is designed so even folks who have never used one before can still do a rescue. 

Here's hoping you never have to do this ….. but…. just in case …

know that the AED provides step by step voice instructions

And this video will show you what to do.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to How to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

If you want further information (and who doesn't)

HERE'S THE LINK to more info about AEDs