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Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) are two lifesaving procedures used in cases of emergency. Many CVSD staff and faculty are certified in AED/CPR use taught by the CV school nurses and FCS teacher.
AED Building Location
Conestoga Valley High School: Outside the nurse’s office, Witmer Annex
Gerald Huesken Middle School: Lobby, main hallway, outside of gymnasium/cafeteria
Brownstown Elementary School: Main Lobby near nurse’s office, Outside of gymnasium
Fritz Elementary School: Outside of gymnasium, Lobby outside of cafeteria
Leola Elementary School: Outside of gymnasium, upper level, Lobby outside of auditorium
Smoketown Elementary School: Outside of nurse’s office, Outside of gymnasium
District Office: Receptionist Desk
Service Center: Wall of the offices within the maintenance shop near the soda machine
Of note, the athletic trainers are also equipped with an AED.
The Chain of Survival
- EARLY Access (Notice someone needs help and act)
- EARLY CPR (Start chest compressions)
- EARLY Defibrillation (You, Get the AED)
- EARLY Advanced Care (You, Call 911)
CPR
Adult and Older Child
Child (1-8 years old)
Infant (less than 1 year old)
Victim is unresponsive
Phone 911
Give two minutes of CPR, then phone 911
Give two minutes of CPR, then phone 911
Open the airway using the head tilt chin lift
Open the airway using the head tilt chin lift
Open the airway using the head tilt chin lift
Open the airway using the head tilt chin lift(Sniff Position)
Check for breathing - look, listen, and feel for no more than10 seconds
Check for breathing - look, listen, and feel for no more than 10 seconds
Check for breathing - look, listen, and feel for no more than 10 seconds
Check for breathing - look, listen, and feel for no more than 10 seconds
If no circulation, provide chest compressions
Find the center of the chest (using the nipple line). Place the heel of one hand on the sternum with the other hand on top; provide 30 compressions at least 2 inches deep.
Find the center of the chest (using the nipple line). Use 1 or 2 hands providing 30 compressions about 2 inches deep.
Place index finger on sternum at nipple line. Using next two fingers, provide 30 compressions 1.5 inches deep.
Compression Rate (timed for one minute if only doing compressions)
100
100
100
Compression to ventilation rate
30:2
30:2
30:2
To Relieve Choking
Abdominal Thrusts
Abdominal Thrusts
Back slaps and chest thrusts
AED Use
Adult and Older Child
Child (1-8 years old)
Infant (less than 1 year old)
Turn the power on (or open the case)
Use AED as soon as it arrives
Use AED after 5 sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths
Not recommended for use on infants under one year of age
Attach pad to the victim's bare chest
Use Adult Pads
Use Child Pads
Allow the AED to check the heart rhythm
Clear and Analyze
Clear and Analyze
Push the shock button if prompted by the AED
Clear and Shock
Clear and Shock
Time from arrival of AED to first shock
less than 90 seconds
less than 90 seconds
