Are Pediatric Pads Bigger Than Adult Pads? Child pads might be smaller than adult pads or they might be configured to reduce the amount of energy delivered to the patient. What is the difference between the adult and child pads? The primary difference is when the patient is a child, the energy level of the
Where Should AED Pads Be Placed? Place one pad on the right side of the chest, just below the collarbone. Place the other pad on the lower left side of the chest. Connect the pads to the AED. Some pads come pre-connected to the AED. What is anteroposterior placement of AED pads? The pads are
Where Should AED Pads Be Placed In The Anteroposterior Placement For Adults? Place one AED pad directly below the right collarbone. Place the other pad to the side of the left nipple, with the top edge of the pad a few inches below the armpit. As shown in Figure 26B, one pad will be placed
Can Pediatric Pads Be Used On Adults? Can pediatric pads be used on adults? Never use pediatric pads or equipment on an adult ( > 8 years old). The energy delivered will not be enough. Chest hair can limit the contact between the AED pads and the skin, preventing the AED from reading the heart
Can I Use An AED On An Infant? Can I use an AED on an infant? Automated external defibrillators should be used in infants with suspected cardiac arrest, if a manual defibrillator with a trained rescuer is not immediately available. Automated external defibrillators that attenuate the energy dose (eg, via application of pediatric pads) are