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The age / weight limit that an AED can be used on a child is 8 years old or 55 pounds. If younger than 8 years old or 55 pounds, pediatric pads (which have reduced energy output) must be used.

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9y ago

Per the ECC 2010 guidelines, an AED may be used on infants through elders. The only age group you shouldn't use a regular AED for is neonates.

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14y ago

For an infant, less than 1 year old, there is not an approved AED use at this time.

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13y ago

An AED can be used on children; pads preferred are the child pads.

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