Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Guidelines
First Person on the Scene
1. Stay calm.
2. Overview scene for safe entry.
3. Determine basic information such as type of emergency, location, and how it occurred.
4. Direct someone to call 9-1-1 or contact 9-1-1 yourself.
5. Direct someone to notify a trained First Responder and take the AED to scene.
Receptionist
1. Assist in activating the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, alerting trained AED
users, and site administrator.
2. Assign someone to meet the responding EMS vehicle and direct the EMS team to the
medical emergency site.
3. Update the victim’s condition to the 9-1-1 system unless a first responder at the scene
assumes this responsibility.
4. Follow the site’s emergency response protocol.
Authorized AED User/First Responder
1. Determine that the area is safe to enter upon arrival.
2. Direct someone to call 9-1-1 or make the call if the call has not been made.
3. Get AED, turn AED on, and prepare the victim for placement of AED pads.
4. Determine need for adult or pediatric pads. (Adult if over age of 8 or greater than 55
lbs.)
5. Use the AED if the victim is unconscious and not breathing or not breathing normally.
6. Follow the automated AED instructions for CPR until EMS arrives.
7. Follow universal precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
8. Document AED usage on the medical incident form (Attachment A).
Flow chart for use of AED and CPR
AED Instructions
Victim: Unresponsive and not breathing or not breathing normally
Assess scene for safe entry.
Get AED Turn on Apply AED pads to chest.
AED will analyze heart rhythm shock, if indicated instruct CPR
Follow AED instructions for CPR until EMS team arrives.
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