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Persons heart stops (Oh no, heart attack, if only I had an AED to bring him back!)
(Look! AED! Use it!)
(Bzzt!)
Hes back!
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Most common cause of Cardiac arrest, is Ventricular Fibrillation. This is frequently reversible when an AED is used immediately.....
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What is TRUE regarding AEDs?
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which legal issue complicates the use of AEDs to save lives?
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Which antiepileptic drugs that can also be used to treat post-herpetic neuralgia?
Gabapentine (new generation of AEDs)
Why are AEDS becoming increasingly available in public places?
They greatly increase the chances of someone surviving a heart attack if used within a few minutes
What is legal issue complicates the use of AED's to save lives?
An AED is a prescription medical device- it requires a prescription from a doctor to buy one. Our company just purchased some, and I had to get a prescription for them.
How many offices have an AED device on site?
The AED device "guides the user through the process by audible or visual prompts without requiring any discretion or judgment."1 The American Heart Association notes that at least 20,000 lives could be saved annually by prompt use of AEDs. Ultimately, with broad deployment of AEDs among trained responders, as many as 50,000 deaths due to sudden cardiac arrest could be prevented each year.
What is the purpose of antiepileptic drugs?
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are designed to modify the structures and processes involved in the development of a seizure, including neurons, ion channels, receptors, glia, and inhibitory or excitatory synapses.
By what brand name is levetiracetam sold in the US?
In the United States, levetiracetam is sold under the brand name Keppra. A newer generation medication, levetiracetam lacks many of the usual side effects commonly associated with other AEDs
An AED should be used on a child who is not breathing?
AEDs should only be used when a pulse is not detected. Rescue breathing should be used when the victim is not breathing.
How do you shock your parents?
Most defibrillators are automatic; that is, once they are applied they will analyze the patient's heart rhythms and advise if a shock is necessary or not. Once a shock is advised, one simply presses a button to shock. Most AEDs have instructions on the machine or in the case on how to use them.
can seizures in children be prevented?
Well, a treatment to prevent them are antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), and there are also other ways that can help, such as staying in healthy condition and eating a well-balanced diet. If you want to learn more about preventing seizures in your child, go to www.uptodate.com, search seizures, and go down to the topic Treatment of seizures and epileptic syndromes in children.
Are there any risks for birth defects if the father takes depakote?
Sperm abnormalities are documented with Depakote. Some Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) are associated with sperm abnormalities, including low semen volume, low sperm count and abnormal sperm motility. The following AEDs have been linked to sperm abnormalities: carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine and valproate (Depakote). I am not aware of congenital malformations caused by a Father utilizing Depakote.When taken by the Mother, Valproate can cause major congenital malformations, particularly neural tube defects (e.g., spina bifida). ​Depakote can cause decreased IQ scores following in utero exposure. As a general rule, Depakote is contraindicated in pregnant women unless benefit exceeds risk considering alternative treatment failures.Dr. B., Clinical Pharmacist
