MFA-1M4B

Use a AED

Condition

In a graded practical exercise, given an adult manikin designed for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, simulating a patient in pulseless V-tach, V-tach over the maximum rate, or V-fib, and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED),

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

demonstrate the proper set-up and simulate the use of an AED.

correctly demonstrate, according to standards of the American Heart Association:

a. attaching AED to pulseless victim over 12 years-of-age and 90 pounds;
b. activating AED according to operating procedures; and
c. stating the circumstances under which CPR may be terminated (victim revived, unsafe to continue, too exhausted to continue, relieved by competent provider).

Note: This assessment supports KUP AFA-X1.12, and is assessed in PE-0032 STCW Medical Care Provider.