Pediatric Basic Life Support(BLS) AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

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AED (Automated external defibrillator

  • If there are 2 bystanders send one person to get the AED and one person should start CPR immediately.
  • A study by Dianne L.Atkinsa et all[1] found the AED used in children less than 8 years of age is able to find both shockable rhythm with high sensitivity and high specificity.

Steps to use AED

  • If you find a shockable rhythm use the AED.
  • Follow the AED Prompt.
  • Stop CPR when the AED is analyzing the rhythm and giving a shock.
  • Resume compressions immediately after giving shock and minimize interruptions during compressions.
  1. ↑ Atkins DL, Scott WA, Blaufox AD, Law IH, Dick M, Geheb F; et al. (2008). "Sensitivity and specificity of an automated external defibrillator algorithm designed for pediatric patients". Resuscitation. 76 (2): 168–74. doi:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2007.06.032. PMID 17765384.
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