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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.
Where to apply child pads to adult victim?
Don't use Child AED pads on an Adult.
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.
When do you use AED adult pads?
Usually the AED will have a recommendation on it for the usage for which pads are available, however anyone who is pulseless under the age of 6 should use the child pads according to NYS EMS Protocols.
What if you need child pads but there are no child pads can you use adult aed pads?
If the child is older than 8 or 55 pounds, it is OK to use adult pads. If not, do not use adult pads as the shock will be too much.
Use only adult AED pads and system?
Use only adult AED pads and system on an adult.
What AED pads or AED system do you use for an adult?
only adult pads and system
Use only the adult AED pads and system?
The adult AED pads can only be used on adults or children over 8 years old or 55 pounds. Otherwise, the child pads must be used.
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.
Choosing AED pads for an adult victim?
You can only use adult pads on an adult.
Where should adult pads for AED be placed?
on a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
