CPR and AED
+ Cardiac Arrest Rescue Tools
Life-Saving Devices for Cardiac Emergencies
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable device used to give the heart an electric shock when someone is in cardiac arrest (their heart has stopped), by allowing the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm.
An AED can be used on adults and children over the age of one year.
If you witness a cardiac arrest it is important that you shout for help immediately, as CPR can save a person’s life. If it is possible to use an AED before the ambulance arrives, it could double the casualty’s chance of survival. Luckily, AED’s are now frequently located in public areas such as shopping centres, airports, train stations and schools, meaning that they are more accessible than ever before.
CPR and AED
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+ AED Use Step-by-Step
Basic Rules for using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- When the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) arrives, stop Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Once the AED arrives turn it on.
- Follow the voice prompts.
- Remove clothing from the casualties’ chest.
- Following the voice prompts, place the pads where shown on the AED unit.
- You will be instructed by the voice prompt not to touch the patient while the AED analyses the casualties’ condition.
- If required, the AED will instruct you to press the shock button or to continue CPR with no shock delivered.
- The AED unit will instruct you to stop CPR every two minutes at which point the unit will reassess the casualties’ condition.
- Recommence CPR if the AED voice prompt instructs you to do so.
- If the unit has delivered a shock and the heart is restarted, and the casualty starts to breath, leave the pads on and continue to monitor the casualties’ condition.
- Continue to follow the AED unit prompts until the emergency services arrive.
If there is not an AED available then as well as calling 999 you should carry out basic CPR until the ambulance arrives to take over. You can find out how to perform basic support here.
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All our E-learning courses are carried out through ProCourses and meet the recommendations and guidelines set by the HSE and UK Resuscitation Council. We have a wide range of e-learning courses available including Anaphylaxis Awareness, Beauty Therapy First Aid and Sports First Aid. For a full list of courses and a discount code for 10% off any E-learning course, please take a look on our E-learning page.
+ Accredited Training, Online Convenience
E-Learning and Blended
All our E-learning courses are carried out through ProCourses and meet the recommendations and guidelines set by the HSE and UK Resuscitation Council. We have a wide range of e-learning courses available including Anaphylaxis Awareness, Beauty Therapy First Aid and Sports First Aid. For a full list of courses and a discount code for 10% off any E-learning course, please take a look on our E-learning page.
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+ What Our Clients Are Saying
Real Feedback From Satisfied Learners
We take pride in delivering high-quality training that makes a real difference. Don’t just take our word for it, see what our learners have to say about their experience with us!
Outdoor Pursuits First Aid Level 3
The instructor was relaxed, knowledgeable and the course was informative. Plenty of scope to ask questions
First Aid at Work Level 3
Dylan and Dan were excellent instructors. A great course to be a part of and I have come away feeling confident in my abilities as a first aider.
Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3
Very professional and useful. I learnt lots of new things I didn't know had changed from previous courses I have done.
Child First Aid Level 3 (VTC)
I feel so much more confident about administering first aid after this course thanks to my instructors.