department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

The AED should be not used if the victim is lying in water or is wet. The victim
should be moved to dry ground and dried off.
All clothing and metal should be removed from the victim’s chest and the chest
should be wiped dry. However, do NOT use alcohol pads to dry the victim’s
chest.
No one should touch the victim while the AED is analyzing a victim’s heart
rhythm or defibrillating.
All nitroglycerin patches or other patches on the chests should be removed with a
glove before using the AED.
Cell phones should not be used within 6 feet of the AED.
The AED should not be used around flammable materials.
General steps and protocols for using an AED
These are the general steps recommended by the ARC and AHA for using an AED,
regardless of the brand of AED:
1. Turn on the AED.
2. Wipe the victim’s chest dry.
3. Attach the pads (one pad upper right chest and one pad lower left chest).
4. Plug the connector into the AED, if necessary.
5. Make sure no one, including the rescuer, is touching the victim.
6. Push the “analyze” button, if necessary.
7. If a shock is advised, push the “shock” button.
In 2005, the ARC and AHA created a new protocol for use of the AED. Once the AED is
attached and analyzes the heart rhythm, it will either shock the victim or state “no shock
advised”. If no shock is advised, the rescuer should give two minutes of CPR and then
have the AED reanalyze the victim. If a shock is advised, the AED will only give one
shock. After the one shock, the rescuer should give two minutes of CPR and then have
the AED reanalyze.
Department of Athletic Training AED Equipment
Currently, the Department of Athletic Training owns four AEDs. There is always one
AED that is permanently housed in each of the Sports Medicine Facilities. We also have
AEDs that are permanently housed at the Brooks field, Boseman field, Greene Track and
Field, Seahawk Natatorium, Hanover Gymnasium, and Trask Coliseum. The other AEDs
are taken to practices and competitions by the respective athletic trainer. Every AED is
inspected monthly and inspections are set up, conducted, and documented by Julie
Francis, Head Women’s Athletic Trainer. Monthly and yearly reviews will be conducted
to ensure that all AEDs are updated with the most current protocols and that supply
equals potential demand.
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