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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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