identify the situations in which it is safe to use an aed.
-If the patient is lying on a metal surface, providing the AED pads do not touch the surface and no one is touching the patient.
-If the patient is experiencing cardiac arrest as a result of a traumatic injury.
-If the patient has a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter- defibrillators (ICDs), providing the AED pads are not placed directly over the device.
-If the patient is pregnant.
-If the patient is wearing jewelry or has body piercings, providing the AED pads are not placed directly over any metallic jewelry or piercings.
