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What kind of AED pads can be used on a child under 8 if pediatric pads are not available?
Adult pads are helpful on pediatric patients. The opposite is not.
Can you use adult AED pads to child at age 2?
No; you can't use adult AED pads on a child under 8 years old or 55 pounds. You must use pediatric AED pads because adult pads will supply too much energy when shocking.
What should you do if the pediatric AED pads risk touching each other when placed on a smaller child's chest?
You should turn the child over and place one of the pads on the child's back. The pads should never touch when administering a shock.
Can an adult shock go through child pads on an aed?
No it can't; you must use adult AED pads for an adult & child AED pads for a child.
Are there child and adult pads on an AED?
Child AED pads may not deliver enough energy, so they are not appropriate to use for an adult.
Can you use adult aed pads on an child?
Yes, It depend on the size of the adult.
Where are the AED pads placed on an infant?
Place pads upper right & lower left to ribs like an adult; if pads are too large, place on front & back. The pad icons will show where the pad is to be placed. See related link for pictures.
Where should adult pads for AED be placed?
on a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
Can you use a aed on a infant or child?
The AED can be used on a child if the child pads are available. Currently, the AED is not set up for infant use.
When choosing AED pads or an AED system for an infant victim you should?
You chose the size of the AED pads by the size of the adult.
How many AED for each location?
Depending on the population types and density, at least 1 AED is needed along with a set of pediatric pads.
When giving CPR on a child?
Precautions before use of an AED on a child: 1. Confirm the absence of a pulse before attaching the AED 2. Confirm the AED has pediatric pads 3. Confirm placement of the pads on the child via the icons on the pads.
