Understanding AEDs
Rescue Kit With your defibrillator you will want to keep some additional items to help during a rescue.
Face shield / pocket mask – to act as a barrier to prevent cross infection
Scissors – to cut through a casualty’s clothing to expose their bare chest
Towel – to dry the casualty’s skin of any sweat or moisture so that the electrode pads obtain good adhesion to the skin
Razor - to shave any hair on the chest which may prevent good electrode pad adhesion (do not waste too much time doing this)
Gloves - as a barrier to prevent cross infection
Wall Cabinet - protect your investment from dust and moisture but also make your AED highly visible to everyone who may need to find it during a rescue. Cabinets come in various options including metal or plastic, with or without audible alarms and strobe light alarms. Alarms may help signal a rescue is in progress and will also deter theft
Wall Signs - identify the location of your AED to everyone by using the internationally recognised AED locator sign (see picture)
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