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AED Inspection Checklist
A log for routine AED checks. Each line records that the status indicator shows ready, the pads and battery are in date, spare pads and the rescue kit are there, and who checked. Six months of weekly checks fit on one page.
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AED Inspection Checklist
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Clinic
AED make, model and serial
Location
Follow your AED maker's instructions for how often to check it and when to replace pads and batteries.
Rescue kit: gloves, razor, trauma scissors, CPR face shield, towel. Reviewed by: __________________
What to check on an AED
- The status indicator shows the AED is ready. Most AEDs test themselves and show a light, symbol or chirp when something is wrong.
- The pads are sealed and in date, and spare pads are with the unit, including pediatric pads if children are ever on site.
- The battery is in date.
- The rescue kit is complete: gloves, a razor, trauma scissors, a CPR face shield and a towel.
- The AED is where everyone expects it, visible and unblocked.
How often
AED makers set the inspection schedule for their devices; many recommend a quick check of the status indicator regularly, often weekly or monthly. State AED laws may also require a maintenance program. This sheet is laid out for weekly checks; use it at whatever interval your maker and state require.
Questions
Does a med spa need an AED?
It depends on your state, your procedures and your medical director. Many med spas keep one with their emergency kit. If you have one, it must be maintained and checked, or it may not work when you need it.
What should happen after the AED is used?
Replace the pads and anything used from the rescue kit, check the battery and status, follow the maker's steps for downloading the event data, and log it on this sheet.
General guidance, not legal or medical advice. Requirements vary by state; follow your medical director and product labels.