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When the second rescuer arrives on the scene with the AED, turn on the AED and follow the
prompts.
"Apply pads to patient's bare chest."
"Plug in pads' connector next to flashing light."
"Apply pads. Plug in Connector."
"Analyzing heart rhythm. Do not touch the patient."
"Shock advised. Charging. Stay clear of patient. Deliver shock now."
"Press the orange button now. Shock delivered."
"Pause. Begin CPR."
Rescuer should continue CPR beginning with chest compressions and reanalyze every two
minutes.
Special situations include: if there is water on the victim, wipe off the chest. If there
is a transdermal medication patch, then remove the patch. If the victim has a lot of chest
hair, then shave with a razor and use new pads. If the victim has implanted devices,
the pads must be at least one inch away from these devices. Do not place the pad directly
over the device.
Remember, for child CPR with one rescuer only, chest to ventilation ratio is 30:2. For child
CPR with two rescuers, compression to ventilation ratio is 15:2. For two rescuers, change the
compressor every five cycles, or two minutes, to avoid fatigue. Rescuers should try to change
the compressor role in less than 5 seconds.