Defibrillators - What | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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A defibrillator should be used when a person is in cardiac arrest. CPR should be done until you can get a defibrillator.

If you see someone having a cardiac arrest, call 999, start CPR and get someone to find a defibrillator. The emergency operator can advise you if you cant find one. Once you get the defibrillator, turn it on and continue CPR until the device tells you to stop. 

If youre on your own, dont interrupt CPR to go and find a defibrillator. If its possible, send someone else to find one. When you call 999, the operator can tell you if theres a public access defibrillator nearby.

To use a defibrillator, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Turn the defibrillator on by pressing the green button and follow its instructions.

Step 2: Peel off the sticky pads and attach them to the patient’...