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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER’S


AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) PROGRAM

AED LOCATIONS



WHAT IS AN AED?

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is an automated machine that, when
appropriately attached to a victim’s chest, “reads / analyzes” a person’s heart
rhythm to determine if that rhythm is of a form that may respond to an
electrical shock. If the AED senses the appropriate abnormal heart rhythm, the
AED informs the user to deliver an electric shock to the victim. This electrical
shock can convert an abnormal heart rhythm to a normal heart rhythm.

An AED is intended to be applied on a victim that is unresponsive, not breathing
or with no signs of circulation.

To use an automated external defibrillator as part of the KSC Public Access
Defibrillator (PAD) Program, your AED should be located in a centralized
location and be supported by certified CPR / AED trained individuals ready to
respond should the need arise.

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REFERENCES

For NASA purchased AEDs, please reach out to Stephen Pilkenton and Scott
Praetorius for AED CHECK tags.

KSC AED Program Policy

The Kennedy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Procedural
Requirements (KNPR) document containing the requirements for implementing
Occupational Medicine Programs.

KSC AED Program FAQs

Questions/answers and clarifications concerning the operation of an Automated
External Defibrillator (AED) at KSC.

Good Samaritan Act

Any person, including those licensed to practice medicine, who gratuitously and
in good faith renders emergency care or treatment either in direct response to
emergency situations related to and arising out of a public health emergency.

Philips Medical AED Reference Manual

information that applies to the model M5066A HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator
with technical content apply to all models in the HeartStart HS1 family of
defibrillators, including the HeartStart, the HeartStart OnSite, and the
HeartStart Home defibrillator.

2020 CPR / AED Guidelines

Guidelines based on the most current and comprehensive review of resuscitation
science, systems, protocols, and education.

AED Wall Cabinet Installation Guidelines

A guide presenting an overview of the installation and operation of your
cabinet. Please read it thoroughly before mounting the cabinet or programming
the alarm.

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Editor: Stephen Pilkenton | NASA Official: Dr. David A. Tipton
Last Updated: July 19, 2024

A Product of the Information Technology & Communications Services Directorate |
Privacy Policy & Important Notices | USA.gov | Accessibility

Editor: Stephen Pilkenton | NASA Official: Dr. David A. Tipton
Last Updated: July 19, 2024