University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

338

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

**Infant Looks Like Round** * **Pera (Percussion):** * Percussion is a small device placed on the chest to help auscultate the heartbeat. * It's used to slow down the heartbeat. * Percussion in the chest area is a typical procedure. * Percussion is a cardiac pacing device. **Defibrillator:** * In an emergency, do not touch the patient. * The main principle is to not shock the patient. * Steps of defibrillation involve: * Checking the ECG * Analyzing the ECG * Delivering a shock * Assessing the patient's condition * Checking the ECG again * Repeating the process as needed **On the defibrillator, people, coat, clothes, surface of the chest, with gels, be sure to remove problems, loose clothes, jewelry if it exposes the electrodes.** **AED** A step to operate AED: 1. Turn on the AED. When some AED will ask you questions. 2. Place the AED (adult pads above 8 years, pediatric pads below) **1. One PAD - upper right chest, below clavicle** **2. Other PAD - to side of left nipple** 3. Clear the victim. 4. Press the analyze the rhythm button. 5. Make 30 to 15 seconds to analyze the rhythm.