The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education^® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant)

Welcome to BLS CPR (Adult / Child / Infant) Automated External Defibrillator

Shock advised:
If shock is advised then clear the victim and deliver a shock - press the shock button
After the shock, donot check the pulse but, continue CPR - beginning with chest compressions.

No Shock advised:
If no shock is advised then continue CPR and reanalyze in 2 minutes.

Special situations:

Water: wipe off the chest (snow or a small puddle is okay).
Transdermal medication patches-remove patch.
Chest hair- shave with razor and use new pads
Implanted devices- should be at least 1 inch away from the pads

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The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant)

Welcome to BLS CPR (Adult / Child / Infant) Automated External Defibrillator

The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education^® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.