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<br />AED Policy <br /> <br />An automated external defibrillator (AED) is used to treat victims who experience <br />sudden cardiac arrest. It is to be applied to victims who are unconscious, not breathing, <br />and have no pulse. Call or command someone to call 9-1-1 immediately, then get or call <br />for AED. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be initiated and maintained once <br />the victim has been assessed as unconscious, breathless and without pulse until the AED <br />unit is delivered to the scene. The AED unit, when applied to the chest as directed, will <br />analyze the heart rhythm and advise the rescuer if a shockable rhythm is detected. If such <br />a rhythm is detected, the AED will charge to the appropriate energy level and either <br />advise the rescuer to deliver a shock or deliver a shock automatically, depending on the <br />type of device. If a shockable rhythm is not present and the victim remains unconscious, <br />not breathing and without pulse, the rescuer should resume and continue CPR until <br />Emergency Medical Services takes over. <br /> <br />L MEDICAL CONTROL <br /> <br />The Medical Advisor of the AED program is Dr. Craig Corev, MD, FACEP. Medical <br />Director, 31 WilIowbrook Dr.. Concord. NC 28027. 704-783-3804. 704-783-1617. The <br />medical advisor of the AED program is responsible for: <br />. Providing medical direction for use of AED as site develops its emergency plan. <br />. Writing a prescription for AED. <br />. Reviewing and approving guidelines for emergency procedures related to use of AED <br />and CPR. <br />. Evaluating post-event review forms and digital files downloaded from the AED <br /> <br />II. SITE RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> <br />Cabarrus Countv Governmental Center is responsible for carrying out the details of the <br />final and accepted AED Pilot Program Policy and selecting a Site Coordinator to function <br />as the key contact and resource person. <br /> <br />IlL SITE COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> <br />The Site Coordinator, David Montague will be the key contact person and is <br />responsible for coordinating training, equipment and accessory maintenance, and revision <br />of guidelines as may be needed after program has been implemented. <br /> <br />The Site Coordinator shall recruit and select personnel to receive CPR+AED <br />training and ensure that this team receives annual or biannual certification training. <br /> <br />~-'1 <br /> <br />1 <br />