The Defibrillation Process - Life Saving Victoria
The Defibrillation Process - Life Saving Victoria
The Defibrillation Process - Life Saving Victoria
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<strong>Defibrillation</strong> Safety<br />
Safety Considerations:<br />
• Operator must be trained/certified in the use of the<br />
defibrillator<br />
• Patient must be unresponsive - not breathing,<br />
no “signs of life”<br />
• Remove any metallic jewellery near the electrode sites<br />
• Do not place electrodes over medication patches<br />
• Avoid contact between electrodes and metal surfaces<br />
• No contact with patient during shock delivery<br />
– “I’m clear, you’re clear, everybody’s clear”<br />
• Do not operate SAED in an explosive environment<br />
© Surf <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Saving</strong> Australia – Version 2<br />
SLSA Defibrillator Course / PUAOPE010A Operate a semi automatic defibrillator in an emergency 24.34
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