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Yes you can use an AED on a casualty who has body piercings, the discharge goes across the chest to start the heart and has effect on body piercings.

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Should body piercing and jewelry be remove before you use aed?

American red Cross says:"â–  Jewelry and body piercings: You do not need to remove jewelry andbody piercings when using an AED. Leaving them on the victim does noharm. However, do not place the AED pads directly over metallic jewelryor body piercings. Adjust AED pad placement if necessary"Plus wouldnt you rather be alive with a mild burn then gone into cardiac arrest due to the delay in removing the jewelry.


When should you not use an AED?

Do not use the AED if the person has a pulse.


Should you use a AED on a person that has a electrical shock injury?

Yes you should use a AED on a person that has a electrical shock injury.


Do you need to remove body piercings before you use an automated external defibrillator?

Unless the pads are directly covering a piercing, they do not need to be removed. They may cause arcing and burning if they are located directly adjacent to or underneath an AED pad.


Who can't you use AED on?

You cannot use an AED on infants.


Can you use an AED device on a dog?

Can you use an AED on a dog


How can you use AED?

To use the AED, first turn it on. Place the pads on the patient. (and plug the pad leads into the AED if required). The AED should analyze at this point; now follow the instructions of the AED.


What is an AED certification?

An AED certification is a certification that you have been trained in the proper use of an AED.


How do you use AED in CPR?

The AED pads should be attached as soon as possible to potentially help during a cardiac emergency. A person will follow the instructions of the AED and may require shocking the patient to reset the heart.


Who can use an AED?

Anyone can used an AED if they can follow the instructions.


Can you use a aed on a infant or child?

The AED can be used on a child if the child pads are available. Currently, the AED is not set up for infant use.


What is the first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use?

The first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use is to turn it on. Some AED's will turn on when they are opened, or you will have to push a button to turn it on. Once the AED is on, the AED will give instructions on what to do next.