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How An AED Works
How An AED Works
Practice
at t he GW Medi cal Facul t y Associ at es
1
Turn on the AED
Inside the Machine
2 The AED’s computer can
tell if the heart is in a
Attach the electrode pads to the victim’s treatable rhythm. A shock
chest is only administered if
needed.
3
Press the ANALYZE button or allow the
device to analyze automatically
3
4
Press the SHOCK button if advised
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