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405.01A405.01A405.01A405.01A ---- Cardiac Arrest Management/AEDCardiac Arrest Management/AEDCardiac Arrest Management/AEDCardiac Arrest Management/AED
Anne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: EMTEMTEMTEMT----BLSBLSBLSBLS
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Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 5555////22222222/2015/2015/2015/2015
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The EMT shall show the proper use of the AED using the criteria prescribed.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
You will explain and demonstrate the proper techniques for the AED. You will begin at
my instruction to start. The skill will end when you have completed all of the identified steps and
you tell me that you are finished. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The EMT will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of evaluation.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. AED
B. AED manikin
C. Watch or clock which displays seconds
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TDSHS EMT Skills, Cardiac Arrest Management/AED.
B. TDSHS Criteria Sheet, TDSHS website.
C. Brady Prehospital, 7th edition, pages 357-360.
D. Brady Emergency Care, 9th edition, pages 352-258.
E. SOG 203.01A, 203.01S.
PB 405.01A – Cardiac Arrest Management/AED Page 2 of 2
405.01A – Cardiac Arrest Management/AED
Discipline: EMT-BLS
Name:
Officer #:
Evaluator:
Officer #:
Date:
Location:
If the First Responder:
a) Directs rescuers to stop CPR ............................................................................................... 1.0_____
b) Checks pulse. ........................................................................................................................ P/F_____
c) Directs rescuers to continue CPR ...................................................................................... 1.0_____
d) Turns on power to AED ........................................................................................................ 1.0_____
e) Attaches pads to cables ....................................................................................................... 1.0_____
f) Properly places pads on patient ...................................................................................... P/F_____
g) Directs rescuers to stop CPR and to CLEAR ................................................................. P/F_____
h) Initiates analysis of rhythm .................................................................................................. 1.0_____
i) Confirms that personnel are clear .................................................................................. P/F_____
j) Delivers shock if advised ..................................................................................................... 1.0_____
k) Directs rescuers to continue CPR ...................................................................................... 1.0_____
Time Allocation
Completes skill in allotted time ................................................................................... P/F _____
Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes 0 seconds
Actual time: _____ minutes _____ seconds
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
7
5
First
Second
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