Final answer:
An AED can be used on a person with an implanted defibrillator or pacemaker, with AED pads placed at least an inch away from the device. CPR is recommended before AED use, which will analyze and determine if a shock is needed.
Step-by-step explanation:
Yes, you can utilize an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) even if the victim has an implanted defibrillator or pacemaker. In cardiac emergencies where a person is experiencing a sudden heart attack due to ventricular fibrillation or another life-threatening arrhythmia, an AED delivers a controlled shock to correct the heartbeat.
While AEDs provide verbal instructions and are user-friendly, caution should be exercised: place the AED pads at least one inch away from a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator to avoid interference with the device's functioning. Furthermore, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is recommended before using an AED. An analysis is done by the AED to determine if a shock is necessary, and it will prompt the user to deliver a shock if it is appropriate for the patient's condition.