When using an automated external defibrillator (AED),it is important that the operator does not have contact with the patient during:

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Operator contact during the analyze phase can give a false reading because the AED might read the operator's heartbeat.Operator contact during the shock phase could result in the operator being shocked along with the patient.No contact should occur during these phases.
It is necessary for the operator to have contact with the patient to properly place and secure the pads to the patient's skin.

When Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED),it Is Important That