AED/CPR
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
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Conestoga Valley High School: Outside the nurse’s office, Witmer Annex |
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Gerald Huesken Middle School: Lobby, main hallway, outside of gymnasium/cafeteria |
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Brownstown Elementary School: Main Lobby near nurse’s office, Outside of gymnasium |
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Fritz Elementary School: Outside of gymnasium, Lobby outside of cafeteria |
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Leola Elementary School: Outside of gym and on the wall outside of nurse's office entrance door |
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Smoketown Elementary School: On wall across from the entrance to the gym and at the bottom of steps leading to second floor outside of library |
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District Office: Receptionist Desk |
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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)
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CPR |
Adult and Older Child |
Child (1-8 years old) |
Infant (less than 1 year old) |
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Victim is unresponsive |
Phone 911 |
Give two minutes of CPR, then phone 911 |
Give two minutes of CPR, then phone 911 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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. |
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Compression Rate (timed for one minute if only doing compressions) |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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Compression to ventilation rate |
30:2 |
30:2 |
30:2 |
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To Relieve Choking |
Abdominal Thrusts |
Abdominal Thrusts |
Back slaps and chest thrusts |
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AED Use |
Adult and Older Child |
Child (1-8 years old) |
Infant (less than 1 year old) |
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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 |
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Attach pad to the victim's bare chest |
Use Adult Pads |
Use Child Pads |
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Allow the AED to check the heart rhythm |
Clear and Analyze |
Clear and Analyze |
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Push the shock button if prompted by the AED |
Clear and Shock |
Clear and Shock |
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Time from arrival of AED to first shock |
less than 90 seconds |
less than 90 seconds |
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