>If there's an AED around to use instead that would be FAR more preferable. This is dangerously wrong. Availability of an AED does NOT eliminate the need to kn

>If there's an AED around to use instead that would be FAR more preferable. This is dangerously wrong. Availability of an AED does NOT eliminate the need to know CPR. A defibrillator is useful only for certain types of heart rhythm, namely v-tach and v-fib. It is of no use whatsoever for other rhythms. The AED itself will detect the type of rhythm and will only administer a shock if it is indicated. If the AED does not detect a shockable rhythm, the machine instruct the user to perform CPR. https://www.proacls.com/wiki/acls-algorithms/shockable-rhythms/ https://www.proacls.com/wiki/acls-algorithms/shockable-rhyth... Even if an AED is available, it will not arrive immediately. Even a short lapse in chest compressions can cause lasting damage. It is necessary to give CPR for even the few seconds until the AED is connected. https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/performing-cpr/cpr-steps https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/performing-cpr/cpr...