Identify an AED pad placement error and explain why clearing and immediate CPR resumption matter.
AED has arrived. The team is close, but one setup detail weakens the shock path. Find the AED setup issue to correct before analysis. AED pad placed over clothing Correct. Pads need direct contact with a bare, dry chest so the AED can analyze and deliver a shock effectively if needed. AED device on the floor beside the rescuer The AED being open and nearby is good. The issue is the pad contact on the chest. Responder kneeling beside the person Kneeling beside the person is expected. Correct the pad problem without losing the CPR rhythm. Clear space around the…
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