Apply the self-adhesive pads to the patient’s bare chest as illustrated on the packaging. Place one pad on the upper right chest (infraclavicular) area and the other on the lower left (lateral to the left nipple) in the mid-axillary line.

Press the “Shock” button (typically a flashing orange or red button) to deliver the electrical discharge. During the shock, maintain visual contact with the patient to ensure no bystanders or rescuers inadvertently touch them.

Once the AED is bedside, immediately place it near the patient’s head on the side of the rescuer who will operate it. Open the case and activate the device by pressing the “Power” button or opening the lid, then follow the rhythmic voice prompts provided by the unit.

If the AED advises a shock, the operator must ensure no one is touching the patient. Perform a visual sweep and loudly state, “I’m clear, you’re clear, everybody’s clear!” to ensure no physical contact with the patient or conductive surfaces.

Rapidly remove all clothing from the patient’s chest to allow for direct skin contact. If the chest is wet, wipe it dry with a towel. If the patient has excessive chest hair that may interfere with pad adhesion, use the razor included in the AED kit to quickly shave the application sites.

Without waiting for a new prompt from the AED or checking for a pulse, immediately resume high-quality chest compressions. The AED will set a timer for two minutes of CPR before initiating the next analysis cycle.

Connect the electrode cable to the AED unit (if not pre-connected). Ensure all rescuers cease CPR and clear the patient. Allow the device several seconds to perform a cardiac rhythm analysis to determine if a “shockable” rhythm (e.g., Ventricular Fibrillation or Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia) is present.