Performing good CPR and delivering a shock as soon as possible to a patient in Ventricular  Fibrillation or pulseless V-Tach are the two most critical interventions that have been shown to increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest.

Studies have demonstrated significantly better out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival outcomes in communities with robust public CPR training and public access/first responder AEDs.

The general use of AED including: indications for use; attaching the AED pads; following verbal prompts; and safely administering a shock.

Following the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm while using an AED.

Contraindications to AED use.

General safety considerations to remember.

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