How to Use a Defibrillator (AED) - First Aid Training - St John Ambulance

If someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you may need to use an AED (automated external defibrillator) to restart their heart. This St John Ambulance training video shows you what a defibrillator is and how to use an AED. Learning how to use a defibrillator could be life saving.

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[seanmcguinness]

This video couldn’t have come at a better time in my recommendations. A week after watching this video, a man in the bar I work part time in had a cardiac arrest, while doing CPR, I followed all the instructions, I asked someone to get me an AED, everyone looked at me strange, as I am only young, 16, and they didn’t think I’d know how to do it, I got my co worker to continue the CPR as I placed on the pads to shock him, a few seconds later the ambulance arrived and took over. The man survived, and the ambulance crew was surprised at how young I was, telling me that what I did probably saved that mans life. I still see him at the bar from time to time.

[miketheterribleguitarplaye]

Imagine freaking out and trying to administer an AED and you need to sit through a 30 second Spotify premium commercial

[mrsbluesky]

Professor Pantridge from Co.Down, Northern Ireland, invented the mobile defibrillator and his invention has saved countless lives all over the world. His work continues to save lives to this day and yet he does not get the credit, appreciation and acknowledgement he deserves. He was a true hero. ❤

[aaroncurtis]

This is an example of how important the internet can be. Thanks for the post!

[Diligent_Dave]

Watching this after what happened to Eriksen. My thoughts and prayers are with him right now🙏🏾

[kekzr]

We have several of these in my town on Sweden, but everyone think they work like paddles in movies. Thanks, this video made it a bit more clear.

[RhonaMiller]

I am a living example CPR and AEDs work

[zeeunveil]

just got cpr certified and scheduling a skill test. this helps reinforce the knowledge

[itsmereadyplayerone]

Every supermarket
Every gym
Every stadium
Every mall
Should have a machine
Fitted as standard
This should be the law imo

And also at least two members of staff trained to use these machines

[TheSimpleTruthMedia]

Thank you for your videos. They are very useful for the average small business person.

[Rob-ontz]

Clear and concise instruction. And for the thumbs down to this tutorial I hope you or someone you know never has to go though think on that.

[redbird]

I have never seen an AED outside of its box. I have no idea what it looks like or what it contains. I would have liked this video to show more of the device and make it more familiar. The less familiar we are with things the more frightening and apprehensive people will be about using them. I would have liked the video to show to AED sooner and explain what it actually does and therefore adds logic to the situation. However, all in all, a good video and still informative.

[marksutherland]

As someone who had a cardiac arrest while driving right in front of an ambulance, everyone should be taught how to use these live saving devices. Equally important, these AED's should be widely available within larger shops, supermarkets etc. I was in a coma for 2.5 weeks and that was with the ambulance right in front of me when I died. These devices will save lives, we just need them readily available. Maybe a sign in the Windows of premises which have them etc would help save some lives. Speed is essential to both help save the live, and as important, minimise lack of oxygen to the brain so brain damage is minimal. You will have a degree of brain damage with a cardiac arrest, it's called cerebral hypoxia, impossible not to because the heart has stopped pumping blood and oxygen but fast CPR or AED use will minimise damage.

Also note there is a big difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest. A cardiac arrest is simple, your dead within seconds. A heart attack means your heart has a critical problem but is working in some form. Learning CPR and using AEDs should be mandatory in secondary education.

[lisaandrew]

Nice video, I was scanning my sensor before with reader. For the last few months, I have been using Nightrider cgm with my Libre which helps me to monitor glucose readings on phone screen without needing to scan. it's great!

[nathansykes]

This needs to be shorter and televised at primetime tv ie during xfactor eastenders

[bosunayodele]

Understanding our medical conditions and those of our loved ones as well as the foreknowledge of necessary first aid treatment or response required for understood medical conditions is important and life saving.

[RhonaMiller]

Please do NOT feel that you are pressing to hard as you are not if ribs crack this just means it is correct and that they can be repaired once casualty is in hospital

[dr_pelican]

I watched this video as I was worried for a friend I’m always around who has a heart condition and had a minor heart attack yesterday and recovered very fast

[minorhunterzoro]

I loved your video I never used a defibrillator before and I want to learn how to use a defibrillator because what if a deaf person is in cardiac arrest then I have use a defibrillator for that reason

[PaulBateman]

Technological advances is impressive ❤