Question 70 · LEK · AED
Indicate the true statement concerning the use of automated external defibrillator (AED):
- A. it allows to perform a cardioversion.
- B. it is not used in children under 8 years of age.
- C. it is not used in pregnant woman.
- D. nobody can touch the patient once the rhythm analysis has started.
- E. patient should be placed in the safe position if AED gives information that the rhythm is non-defibrillable.
Hint
Think about what can disturb the device's ECG analysis and create danger when a shock follows.
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