When preparing for automated external defibrillator, you need to pause the cardiac compressions. This is because in the process of defibrillation, it is necessary to ensure that the heart is in a stable state without interference, and the current can pass through the heart smoothly and restore the normal rhythm. When the heart is compressed, the heart is in an unstable state. If defibrillation is performed at the same time, the current passing through the heart may be affected.
Before automated external defibrillator arrives at the scene and prepares to start electric defibrillation, he must immediately stop cardiac compression and artificial respiration to ensure that all personnel have left the patient to avoid electric shock. Then perform defibrillation according to automated external defibrillator's instructions, and resume cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately after defibrillation.
It should be noted that if the interval of electric defibrillation is too long, it will affect the success rate of electric defibrillation and cause greater harm to patients.
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The difference between CPR and AED is that the former is a basic first aid technique, while the latter is a automated external defibrillator.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first-aid method to rescue patients with cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary function is maintained by artificial chest compressions and artificial respiration. This technology aims to maintain oxygen supply and blood circulation, thus prolonging the life of patients. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation needs to be carried out by professionally trained personnel, because the correct implementation and time are crucial. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be performed without any equipment, so it is suitable for various environments.
AED is a device that can automatically identify arrhythmia and provide electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm. AED is usually used for emergency treatment of patients with cardiac arrest. It can analyze the patient's heart rhythm and provide electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm when necessary.
AED usually sends out indicating sounds and images to help operators use the equipment correctly. Compared with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, AED is a more advanced technology, which can automatically identify arrhythmia and provide accurate treatment.
It should be noted that although AED is a useful device, it cannot replace CPR. Before the implementation of AED, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is still the most important first aid measure. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation can provide continuous cardiopulmonary support and win more time for the use of AED.
Therefore, in emergency treatment, it is still necessary to give priority to cardiopulmonary resuscitation before considering the use of AED. At the same time, the use of AED also requires professionally trained personnel to operate to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment.