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MISSION COLLEGE STUDENT HEALTH AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (LAERDAL) PROTOCOL-SAMPLE

1. Call 911, check ABC's
2. If no pulse:
   1. push power button for one full second.
   2. stop CPR.
   3. attach electrodes to defibrillator pads and then place on victim's chest. Do not use alcohol pads; remove any nitro patches.
3. Follow Laerdal Defibrillator Instructions (receive training before use):
   1. push button to analyze and follow voice prompts: either "push to charge" or "check pulse".
   2. shock (after analyzing) may be rendered up to three times, followed by one minute of CPR.
   3. listen to AED voice prompt. If voice prompt says "press to shock", clear the victim and push the button to shock.
   4. may repeat sequence of three shocks/one minute CPR, up to three times.
   5. if unsuccessful (in defibrillation), continue CPR until 911 arrives.

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