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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[@seanmcguinness7866]

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.

[@bariswheel]

good work!

[@stjohnambulanceorg]

What an amazing story, thank you so much for sharing. We'd love to talk further with you about this - would you be able to email us using [e-mail]?

[@seanmcguinness7866]

St John Ambulance I will contact you as soon as possible.

[@steb3250]

It's people like you, that make this world better for an individual. Good Job!

[@mrrooneygeorgee6524]

What are you doing at a bar at 16?

[@miketheterribleguitarplaye6074]

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

[@cricetomannaro000]

Lmao

[@samorabrown9338]

Mine was 2 army commercials

[@eggheadzyouthmentalhealth6346]

Completely agree!!!!

[@chrisnorman5594]

Imagine being the dude on the spectrum who thinks someone is gonna pull up this video in an actual arrest. It's 911 and then clear the area. That basement is getting to you.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Totally irresponsible of KZbin. I thought the same thing

[@shirleyac12]

My son’s life was saved by CPR in a training session in a staff room. He died but was brought back.He’s forever grateful to his coworker

[@mrsbluesky9750]

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. ❤

[@Arthur54321]

Yep first cardiac ambulance was in Belfast in the late 60's - some good historical footage in the BBC archives. The first deffibs were very big and heavy and Prof Pantridge got the design down to something more managable. My theory is that his "message" got lost in the troubles which kicked off in 69. Meanwhile in Brighton Prof Douggie Chamberlain was doing something similar. Both men deserve recognition.

[@RedPilled100]

Wow good to learn this

[@aaroncurtis2089]

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🙏🏾

[@hownoto1212]

Yeah every gym and households should have one of these. It isn’t really the chest compressions that bring back the heart alive it’s this device. Compressions mimicks the hearts pump that way ur body’s oxygen and blood flow keeps going while the defibillator is used

[@mambowumbo]

@@hownoto1212 but defibrilator has indication and contraindication. if the device used by people who don't know the pathology of the disease and physiology of heart, defib can def kills the patient immidiately (since heart has electricity and defibrillating the heart will mess or fix cardiac electricity). defibrilator should only used by medical workers.

[@baboioboo8796]

ok

[@joshhornsey8512]

@@mambowumbo a defibrillator WILL NOT shock someone if it is not necessary to!

[@alifaan595]

@@mambowumbo That's the point of the AED though, AUTOMATED External Defibrillator, it's automated and uses audio and visual guides to instruct the user. So even those who are inexperienced can apply the defibrillator and the machine will do the rest by itself.

[@RhonaMiller]

I am a living example CPR and AEDs work

[@Properbellend]

Rhona Miller Tell me more.

[@yan24to]

Marvellous Rhona

[@luciebrookes151]

I learnt how to use a defibrillator in school using a training one

[@luciebrookes151]

Danger: check around casualty for hazards or anything else dangerous: wires, anything electrical that is switched on. Response: check if the casualty is awake, if he/she isn't awake, call 999 or 112. Airway: check the casualtys Airway Circulation/ CPR Leave a like if I am right about the following steps above.

[@Abdelrahman.dafalla]

Have you seen the light?

[@zeeunveil1324]

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

[@kekz0r]

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.

[@Gl_dys]

You

[@itsmereadyplayerone7338]

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

[@sparkleglitterproductions]

its me ready player one my highschool has a aed outside the gym and other places also

[@waqasahmed939]

You don't "need" to be trained to use them, but it'd certainly help

[@chaosmagican]

I guess that's too much socialism for the US but here the government has grants for AED in public spaces. You get up to 1,8k (and a proper one costs around 2-3k). I guess there's still maintenance but it certainly helps adoption. I see them everywhere.

[@Lgliam20]

In the UK we do!

[@nathanpruitt572]

Every home as well. These should be as easy to buy as gas.

[@aseiveren4363]

This lesson can save a life

[@marksutherland774]

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.

[@Psych2go]

That's a super important point. Not sure why AED is not available everywhere. Was even looking on amazon. Did you find any reasons why they are not so easily sold?

[@mime514]

@@Psych2go huh, I did not expect to find you guys here. I’m and avid watcher of both your channel and this one, love your work btw🥹❤️

[@extremelynoobgaming4742]

Wait you died? So you're a ghost now?

[@marksutherland774]

@@extremelynoobgaming4742 While I see your humour, if it happens to you, you might not see as funny as you do. But that's some people for you I guess.

[@去他妈的中国共产党]

​@@marksutherland774 bilkul sahi kaha

[@C.A._Old]

*This is so helpful for any moments.*

[@redbird146]

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.

[@blturn]

It’d set you up for failure. You seem like the kind of person who would like to know all the little details to be well prepared for a situation. While that is admirable, it would make you panic easier when things aren’t exactly like you learnt. Many AEDs will look different. Different shapes, different buttons, different interface, differing instructions etc. Giving you a basic rundown of how the device works is better honestly, it prevents you from panicking when the AED you may use is missing a button you remember seeing in this video. Being very prepared is always good but always having initiative will prevent mistakes.

[@robertdbarnes5850]

Rest assured, redbird146! If you need to use one, go right ahead, open it up and get to it, because every second counts. Each model looks a bit different, but they are designed and built specifically for people who have never seen one before. The machine talks you through the process and the diagrams are as obvious as possible. I think I have read that for some (maybe all) models, even if the two stickers are placed in exactly the opposite locations by mistake, the machine will detect & "swap" them automatically. Bottom line? the victim needs you: please do not be paralyzed by fear of doing the wrong thing. Thank you for watching a video like this... already you are more prepared than most other bystanders!

[@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

[@MattFowlerBTR]

Yep - once you reach "doing chest compressions" point of DR-ABC, the casualty is in a dire-enough situation that a few cracked ribs is going to be the least of their problems.

[@drsaraafzal]

Depth should be 2-2.4 inches

[@MrCmon113]

So I don't have to worry about destroying the heart/lung after the ribs are broken? I'd think that eventually I'd turn their entire chest region to mush.

[@liamwelsh5565]

@@MrCmon113 Literally every doctor would say the same thing. Listen to the people who went to medical school, not your personal opinion.

[@MrCmon113]

@@liamwelsh5565 For you listening and thinking seem to be mutually exclusive.

[@nathansykes9871]

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

[@eamondo1076]

Thank you for making this video

[@bosunayodele1189]

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.

[@TheSimpleTruthMedia]

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

[@dr_pelican1554]

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

[@Rob-on5tz]

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

[@lisaandrew4421]

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!

[@shaimaaalaa8303]

جزاك الله خيرا

[@kilbraur]

Why not give demos in shopping malls, or outside sports events.

[@jackschannel5761]

well said.

[@pawlito44]

kilbraur People are ignoring first aid on the events

[@wilfbm9067]

We do

[@sensimania]

@@wilfbm9067 who is "we"?

[@wilfbm9067]

@@sensimania st john ambulance

[@pradnyakumbhar7599]

Thank you so much sir

[@AndyFB]

This is improving my roblox paramedic shift

[@dq887]

Bruh 🤣

[@dq887]

Same tbh

[@AndyFB]

@@dq887 it’s helping my FiveM paramedic shift now

[@lolacupcake9415]

Really? Bruh this I real life not roblox

[@AndyFB]

@@lolacupcake9415 it’s helping my real life college classes now..

[@dsttacc]

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

[@Paul_Bateman]

Technological advances is impressive ❤

[@AceAzrael300]

Excellent video

[@Gl_dys]

This is so helpful 🌎

[@drx_adil_khan3418]

Ok

[@johnlewis3288]

Good presentation, nicely done.

[@KirstyTube]

Thankyou St John's !

[@edcgadgets-de]

I feel Videos like that should not have ads in beforehand...

[@mrscreamer379]

Why doesn't the AED call the ambulance? it has a battery. It has speakers. Why not add a sim card, make it autodial 999 when it decides the patient needs an ambulance and then on loudspeaker whilst you are delivering first aid, you can be on the phone hands free.

[@Nonametopissyouoff]

Ambulance should be already called by the time of the AED being brought out. In fact calling an ambulance should happen simultaneously with CPR or even be the first thing you do. Dial the ambulance and put it on speaker proceed to do CPR. Sometimes these defibs. Are really far away and it would be waisting a lot of time waiting for the AED to dial emergency services.

[@DylanSargesson]

Ideally you would already be on the line with 999 before you'd got the AED attached.

[@robertdbarnes5850]

These replies are correct. Calling 999 (or 911, or whatever it is for wherever you are) is the FIRST thing to do (if you're alone), even before (chest compressions and) getting to the AED box. I believe some public installations are monitored so that opening the AED box triggers an alarm to emergency services. But if that's the first signal to emergency services, that is already later than it should be.

[@tardarsauce3355]

Good video

[@fawkesvenatus1843]

Out of curiosity for if such a situation requires an AED what would be possible locations that should have them on hand for emergencies.

[@tommydargydarg1775]

Why are there ads on this video🤣🤣🤣🤣 imagine you’re trying to save someone’s life but you have to watch a Volvo drive through some mountains first.

[@kieranjanczur8069]

Excellent Video.

[@kali5821]

this is important

[@tomharris5777]

Thank You so much!!

[@sk81224]

Thankyou sir

[@becky2235]

Ive always wondered the difference between 999 and 112

[@harleelang4907]

112 is for the EU and 999 is for the UK.

[@anitadhm_]

@@harleelang4907112 works in the UK too!

[@porp109]

Amazing double ad, I'm sure people can wait.

[@prettydisabled9060]

Thank you! ♥️

[@SashaShubin]

Good instruction

[@awaispasha335]

I am watching this after Christian eriksen incident . My prays for his perfect recovery

[@DrCory48]

Awesome video

[@dianneskippings4298]

Thank you

[@NallDave]

I would put a razor in the box with the AED in case casualty has a particulalrly hairy chest.

[@samsephton5788]

Dave Derby they usually have one

[@AndyFB]

Wow

[@Gabi-lv7ud]

OR scissors

[@evamaldonado1067]

They also recommended using the pad to wax the chest.

[@silverstar_5311]

yea theres usally a razor and scissors to cut away clothes

[@catninja76]

nice

[@steve2272-j6o]

I had an operation and would need to use one arm/hand doing chest compressions. it there a technique for this. thankyou

[@johnmclaren4596]

Imagine you try to save someone's life and you have to watch how to use that life saver thing and do no mistakes and as soon as you found what you need (this video) you get an 20 seconds unskipable AD about how to get rich by investing in brawl-stars LMAO. I hate KZbin Ads!

[@7ajhubbell]

Thank you.

[@naynay-fi7iv]

this is a great video

[@samuelwatson8043]

I did learn how to use it during my First Aid Class.

[@zx99__]

it’s so simple 🙇🏻‍♀️💕

[@ashenone3575]

🙏🏻 thank you

[@chandooryamary1034]

I love all your educational videos. Very informative. Easy to follow. Keep going👏

[@mwychen]

very useful thank u

[@garryclarke7695]

I find it grotesque that VAT is charged on the devices.

[@shashaneko84]

Is it okay if we take some screenshots from these tutorials for our app dev ?

[@diskartengx-ofw2310]

Thanks for this tutorial video.

[@neonblack211]

Also, how long can this process go on for? I’ve unfortunately been under one and was shocked to hear that the we’re trying stabilise my heart for 20+ minutes before they could even think about moving me

[@purplecody3299]

Until patient is responsive or higher authority takes over (usually paramedics) They continue until patient either lives or is declared dead.

[@JovanKK]

So u were resuscitated back to life? Thats awesome to hear Not a lot of CPR would lead back to healthy daily life And when u want to do cpr to other, at least know ur limit. We paramedics dont want to increase the victim to become 2 person because of over exertion

[@DrNawazWorld]

Great

[@abba3629]

AED Saves Lives. ❤

[@davidgallagher1880]

Great news and brill

[@Ms_ancient_elf]

I was in exam and I can't used an AED because I don't know how to used. Can you advice me how to used it

[@Christopher___sy0c]

Important information about refunds: what a joy

[@kelvinong5236]

Can the AED be used if the asi batery indicator is flashing red. We have the lufeline aed.

[@uchindamiphiri1381]

this is very helpful infact am writing my assignment concerning this... atleast i have an idea thanks alot

[@DrUnatiDrMHealthCorner]

Best lecture!

[@brandonhowarth2402]

and medics on buses, train,planes ,submarines light rail, boats ships, ferry rides on boats and space stations and anywhere portablely? Good idea?

[@ziolapolo266]

Excelente

[@gunner8669]

Nice to hear a familiar bajan voice

[@kezdahs3059]

Did you save him? 😢

[@ee-fq2dj]

i got a tiktok ad while trying to save someone with this he chose not to live anymore

[@AlexYazanGames]

Thank u bro, u saved me from getting fired. 🙏

[@maskedgamer7565]

Had to do cpr once on an older guy. It's absolutely horrible to see a dead person on the floor.

[@hockeyboys61]

Imagine the person going into cardiac arrest has a family member or loved one in the ambulance, and the EMTs start watching this video.

[@mohd7esam320]

Wow 🤩 very smart

[@brandonhowarth2402]

With AED Defibrillator in space stations, submarines, on buses,trains, planes and boat ferrys light rail? In any public places world wide? And renting devices if you cannot buy them would that be a good idea or not? See you later next month nov 2021? Can that work?

[@terencespragg5708]

My wife has a internal defibrillator i have a question if she was in town and no one knew she had one implanted and someone used a defibrillator on her what would happen.

[@Acts412jc]

3:06 what is the Recovery Position?

[@joshuabarker2724]

Lateral pad is poorly placed. Attention to detail is important with pad placement. Should be placed on he mid auxillary line, not the anterior auxillary line as this was.

[@whatyousaidbud]

Ok, flexing your medical vocabulary is less important than explaining in detail the correct placement.

[@Oddigan]

​@@whatyousaidbud 'Mid axillary line" means aligned with the middle of the armpit. According to them, the lateral pad was placed too far towards the front. You can find the definitions and diagrams for those just by searching the full terms, even though he misspelled them. That's all it takes to be able to explain it yourself. I'd be more concerned with finding out what basis they have for claiming the pad was poorly placed. I've now seen tens of sources place it on either location, with one directly stating that you can do either. Axillary = Armpit Anterior = Nearer to the front Posterior = Nearer to the back Axillary Lines = Three imaginary lines that run down the anterior, middle, and posterior of your armpit.

[@Deborah__g5o]

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[@maskdanger]

What if you are alone with the person having a cardiac arest just using cpr without aed?

[@UHFStation1]

Any low shock therapies to resync an arrhythmia?

[@feetpiss6703]

it worked!

[@ylmazizmir6977]

Bravooo brodhers love you tebrikler

[@sparkleglitterproductions]

My highschool has real aed and training ones also for students to practice on a mannequin

[@PatD-63]

I've seen several instructions and manufacturer pages that insist an AED *cannot* restart a heart once it has stopped - that it only works on ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. The first line in this video is that it restarts the heart that has stopped in a cardiac arrest. If that statement is not true, it is a dangerous one to make. Chest compressions and not an AED would seem appropriate for a stopped heart, presuming the person isn't beyond saving. It's only when the heart is fluttering (fibrillation or tachycardia) that the AED will *reset* the inappropriate and uncoordinated existing rhythm. Either that, or some AED units *do* restart a stopped heart and others only reset the rhythm... in which case it seems critically important for everyone to know which is which and perhaps they should be color-coordinated, too?? FWIW, I'm not an authority by any stretch... just someone who's been trying to learn and has encountered an apparent difference in understanding what an AED is actually able to do.

[@tonyj9743]

Did Ghosts send anyone else here to see if defibrillator how to videos do indeed have ads?

[@Grant_the_warden]

I'm curious are these things one use

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

No

[@chitralalawat8106]

How did you get the AED asap?

[@alfiechapman5390]

Can we address how glorious his accent is

[@Detective-pluto-mind-pretzel]

Alfie Chapman you don’t wanna get it rong

[@aliboo1012]

@Pat Terson uuuuuum, ok then

[@aliboo1012]

Yes he sounds like a well rounded and educated man. Yes he has great accent.

[@aliboo1012]

@Pat Terson his English is perfect your just jealous because you wish you were in his shoes to have attain such high quality education. At least he ain't as low class and hostile as you are because only low class people behave and acts this way. If you were of high class you would have act in a well mannered way. Please go back to taking English classes because it is clear you need one, how can you not see that this man's English is on point with a high quality accent.

[@aliboo1012]

@Pat Terson I understand every word, probably you have an hearing disability that needs to be checked out. Please check it out soon because you might have an ear impairment. I don't even know if you know what that means, due to your incapabilities of understanding English. It's not like the man was speaking Spanish. I come from a total different country and I understand everything. People like you who have this high rate of jealousy towards black people will be burnt and rot in hell. Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand!

[@Detective-pluto-mind-pretzel]

StOp COmpReSsing SUSAN, STAND bACk!?!

[@yovods]

This is helping my ROBLOX career, thanks!

[@racheldouglas2553]

Do bananas contain all the ingredients

[@racheldouglas2553]

Jj

[@tadghmceneaney2673]

This is a great video but are we all gonna ignore the fact that this video had an ad

[@MrTbarbaro]

Good video but he never says what the recovery position is

[@soundxcrash]

if your doing CPR without mouth to mouth and meaning hands on only and doing 100 compressions per minute as adviced i think it was then u attached a AED and the AED says after the shock to continue with compression and administer a breath can u just continue doing hands on like you have been doing until the next shock or pemedics arrive. Or do you have to do compressions and give a breath .i just want to get all the full knowledge of this

[@stjohnambulanceorg]

If you’re unable or unwilling to do rescue breaths (mouth to mouth), then we recommend compression only CPR. It is advised to continue doing CPR while the AED is being connected if you have someone there to help you, then follow the instructions from the AED. If you are on your own and you have an AED then attach it as soon as possible, then follow the instructions from the AED. If you have been doing compression only CPR, then continue with this until the paramedics arrive and tell you to stop, you are too exhausted to continue or the patient shows signs of life/recovery.

[@cookiesarelikecream]

Ok, so after the AED delivers the shock, you continue with compressions... but how many compressions do you do (how long for) until you administer a breath. And do you give 2 breaths or just 1?

[@adriancarrillo7238]

30compressions --- 2 breaths

[@andycash9143]

Legit got an ad. Imagine looking up a tutorial to save a life only for that to happen