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Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
This programme provides guidelines for the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by laypeople, first aiders, and healthcare professionals responding with an AED out of hospital. The programme is appropriate for all AEDs, including those that are fully automatic.
Many victims of sudden cardiac arrest can survive if bystanders act immediately while ventricular fibrillation (VF) is still present; successful resuscitation is unlikely once the rhythm has deteriorated to asystole.
Electrical defibrillation is well established as the only effective therapy for cardiac arrest caused by VF or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). Scientific evidence supports early defibrillation overwhelmingly; delay from collapse to delivery of the first shock is the single most important determinant of survival.
Chances of successful defibrillation decline by 7-10% with each minute of delay; basic life support will help to maintain a shockable rhythm but is not a perfect treatment.
Dates and Times
Delivered on demand at client's venue
09.30 - 16.30 or times to suit
Programme content:
- Types of AEDs
- Sequence of actions when using an AED
- Placement of AED pads
- CPR before defibrillation
- AED use by healthcare professionals
- AED use by trained lay first responders
- Children
- Public access defibrillation (PAD)
Duration:
3-hours
In-House delivery
Our in-house course fee is £450 + VAT for up to 12 candidates. We will agree any other charges (room hire, trainer's travel costs, catering etc) with you before you make your booking.
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