AED Usage and Special Considerations

BOC Domains of Athletic Training: Domain I - Risk Reduction, Wellness, and Health Literacy Domain II - Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis Domain Ill - Critical Incident Management Domain IV - Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility Presentation Description: AEDs are vital tools in cardiac emergencies. This presentation covers AED features, functions, and necessary precautions. We'll emphasize the "push hard and push fast" approach to CPR, safety measures, and the significance of AED maintenance, training, and medical direction. Special considerations, including patients with cardiac devices, and automated chest compression devices, will also be addressed. Learning Objectives: Describe features, functions, and precautions related to AEDs. Explain the "push hard and push fast" approach to CPR. Discuss safety precautions in resuscitation situations. Explain the importance of AED maintenance, training, and medical direction. Discuss special considerations with AED usage in patients with cardiac devices. Compare advantages and disadvantages of automated chest compression devices. Revised Clinical Practice Gap Statement: Despite AEDs being more commonplace in athletic facilities, many athletic trainers may not possess comprehensive knowledge about their operation and specific features, which can result in delayed or ineffective resuscitation. This lack of understanding extends to the importance of rigorous AED maintenance, specialized training, and medical guidance, potentially jeopardizing patient outcomes in cardiac emergencies. Revised Clinical Bottom Line Statement: For athletic trainers, having an in-depth understanding of AED functionality, effective CPR techniques like the "push hard and push fast" approach, and relevant safety protocols is imperative. This expertise, combined with awareness of the significance of AED maintenance, specialized training, and medical direction, enables athletic trainers to maximize the effectiveness of resuscitation efforts in sports-related settings. Revised Summary Conclusion Statements: In-depth knowledge of AED capabilities and safety measures enhances their effective deployment. Adopting the "push hard and push fast" strategy for CPR can significantly improve the odds of successful resuscitation. Regular AED maintenance and appropriate training under medical direction are essential for the device's optimal functionality. Special cases, such as patients with cardiac devices, require distinct considerations to safely utilize AEDs in athletic contexts.

        Aaron R. Kuzel, D.O., MBA is a Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine and the current Administration/Clinical Operations Fellow at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kuzel received his doctorate and business degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine where he graduated Sigma Sigma Phi. After medical school, Dr. Kuzel attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine where he completed his residency in Emergency Medicine and served as Chief Resident. During his time as Chief Resident, Dr. Kuzel and his co-chiefs were nationally recognized by the Emergency Medicine Residents Association (EMRA) as National Chief Residents of the Year in 2022. Dr. Kuzel continued his training at the University of Louisville to complete his fellowship in Emergency Medical Services and currently serves as the Assistant Medical Director for Bullitt County EMS, Medical Director for Flaherty Volunteer Fire Department, and the Fairdale High School Fire and EMS Academy. Dr. Kuzel has been active in many aspects of organized medicine to include serving as the resident representative to the Surgeon General's Listening Roundtable on Physician Wellness on behalf of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and was elected to serve on the EMRA Board of Directors as the EMRA Representative to the ACEP Board of Directors. As an EMS Physician, Dr. Kuzel works as a Medical Advisor for the Louisville Metro Police Department and has received the Louisville Metro Police Department Dive Physician Award.

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