Interactive practice
AED prompts: what happens next?
Practise recognising cardiac arrest, standing clear and resuming CPR when the AED prompts you.
Real emergency? Call Triple Zero (000) first.
Interactive practice
AED prompts: what happens next?
Five fictional decisions. No device or shock is controlled here. In a real emergency, follow the actual AED and the 000 call-taker.
Quick reference: Call 000, start CPR and use an AED as soon as available. Follow its prompts and minimise interruptions to CPR.
Why this matters
Remember the next step
Call 000, start CPR and use an AED as soon as available. Follow its prompts and minimise interruptions to CPR.
Independent practice activity. It does not replace emergency services or call-taker instructions.
St John Australia: Emergency first aid — defibrillation, page 17ANZCOR Guideline 3: Recognition and First Aid Management of the Unconscious PersonANZCOR Guideline 7: Automated External DefibrillationHealthdirect: Cardiac arrestHealthdirect: How to perform CPRAustralian Resuscitation Council: AED guidanceSee the full source register