Objectives Clinical Assessments and Interventions Follow-up Actions 185 Provide relief for person performing CPR (first responder or rescuer). When able, perform two-person CPR (one rescuer admin- istering ventilations and the other per- forming the chest compressions). ● Attach electrode pads to bare chest as di- rected: one on right upper chest above nip- ple and one below and to side of left nipple. If CPR was already begun while waiting for the AED to arrive, stop chest compressions just before attaching the pads. ● Follow the verbal and visual prompts. If needed, analyze the rhythm by pressing the Analyze button on the device. ● Press the Shock button, if indicated, ensur- ing that no one is touching the individual. ● Resume CPR immediately for 5 cycles. Check the rhythm every five cycles (2 min- utes) and follow AED prompts until emer- gency transport personnel take over or person starts to move. (See flowchart on page 235, Automated External Defibrillation [AED].) ● When another CPR-trained person arrives and indicates willingness to perform CPR, complete the set of 30:2 compression-to- ventilation ratio and remain at head to pro- vide ventilations or stay close by to resume CPR as needed. Have other person begin chest compressions. ● Continue CPR with a compression- ventilation ratio of 30:2 and switch posi- tions every 5 cycles or when the person performing chest compressions becomes fatigued. ● If a pulse and respirations are established, support the individual in the rescue posi- tion or a position of comfort and monitor vital signs until emergency transport is complete. Guideline continues on next page