7 Things You Should Know About Using a MIKEY AED
We often get questions about our MIKEYs – who should use them, when they should be used, how they work, and more. We put together a list of seven things everyone should know about using a MIKEY AED.
Anyone Can Use a MIKEY
You don’t have to be a medical professional to use a MIKEY and save a life! It’s safe and easy for anyone to use.
It’s Not the First Step
When someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in a public place, the most critical actions a bystander can take are to call 9-1-1, and deliver cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide blood flow to the heart and brain. One person can do this while another runs to get a nearby MIKEY.
It Doesn’t Always Deliver a Shock
The MIKEY automatically assesses the situation and diagnoses if there are potentially life-threatening heart rhythms. If, and only if, the AED detects a problem that may respond positively to an electric shock, it permits a shock to be delivered to restore a normal heart rhythm.
The MIKEY Will Talk You Through It
The MIKEY gives simple audio instructions designed for ordinary people. You just open the case and follow the instructions that are delivered through voice prompts. Some MIKEYs automatically provide a shock and some require you to push a button. The MIKEY will tell you when and if you should push the button to deliver a shock.
You Never Need To Worry About Being Sued
Did you know it’s impossible to be sued for using a MIKEY to help someone? Every province has legislation protecting bystanders from lawsuits when they are only trying their best to help someone in an emergency – even if something goes wrong.
It is Easy to Check and Maintain Your MIKEY
It’s easy to make sure your MIKEY defibrillator is properly maintained and ready to save a life should the need arise. We have prepared a checklist and manual with detailed illustrations, that you should follow every month to make sure your MIKEY remains in working order. Please download this manual and review it every month.
A Mikey Really Can Save a Life!
Using a MIKEY defibrillator can increase a victim’s chance of survival by up to 70%! Hundreds of lives are saved each year through public access defibrillation. In fact, as January 2015, twenty-three people have been Saved By A Mikey!
