After the Shock, Back to the Pump
Explain why CPR resumes immediately after AED shock or no-shock prompts.
The move: treat every AED decision as a cue to restart the pump unless normal breathing and responsiveness return. No shock does not mean no CPR No shock advised means the current rhythm is not one the AED will shock. The person can still be in cardiac arrest and still need compressions. Shock does not mean stand back and watch A shock may help reset a shockable rhythm, but circulation still needs support. Resume CPR immediately after the AED delivers the shock. Pads stay on Leave the AED pads attached. The AED will continue to guide analysis cycles while CPR…
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