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Which of these best describes the dangers that would stop us from using a AED

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AEDs, sadly, can cause a cardiac arrest to occur, and, could lead to the eventual death of that individual.

User Mattangriffel
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Do not use AED if victim is lying in water.

Do not use AED if chest is covered with sweat or water.

Do not put an AED pad over a medication patch.

Do not place AED pad over a pacemaker (hard lump under chest skin).

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