Apply an AED (automated external defibrillator) to a patient

  1. (If you have not done so already) Do the following.

    1. Add a new incident, or open an existing incident, as described in Add or edit an incident.

      By default, the Response tab and Incident Information sub-tab are selected.

    2. Click the Events tab, and then click the Treatments sub-tab.

      The Treatments and Supplies sub-tabs appear. The Treatments sub-tab is selected by default, displaying a list of possible treatments.

  2. Click AED.

    Fields for gathering information related to the treatment appear on the left side of the interface.

  3. Under AED, enter data as described in Understand the interface and data entry in it.

    Field Information needed

    Time

    The time the treatment was administered to the patient. By default, this value is populated with the computer's system time when you selected this treatment option.

    Performed By

    The person who performed the treatment (bystander, family member, medical personnel, and so forth).

    Performed By(Name)

    The name of the person who performed the person.

    Number of Shocks

    The number of times the AED was used to shock the patient.

    Notes

    Any additional information related to the treatment.

    Prior To Arrival

    Indicate whether or not actions were performed on the patient before you arrived on the scene.

  4. Click Submit to save the treatment information you entered.

    The Treatments tab reappears.