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Use an anterior/lateral pad placement, according to the manufacturer instructions: Place one pad on the upper right chest, below the right clavicle to the right of the sternum. Place the other pad on the left side of the chest along the midaxillary line a few inches below the armpit.
AED pads should not be placed over any clothing. Remember. Push down at least 2 inches for adults. Push down about 2 inches for children. Let the chest come back up to its normal position. Push at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. Try not to stop pushing on the chest for more than 10 seconds, even when you give breaths.
Ensure that the apical (lateral) pad is positioned correctly (mid-axillary line, level with the V6 ECG electrode position) i.e. below the armpit. In patients with an implantable device, place the pad > 8 cm away from the device, or use an alternative pad position.
All that is required to use an AED is to recognise that someone who has collapsed may have SCA and to attach the two adhesive pads (electrodes) that are used to connect the AED to the patient’s bare chest. Through these pads the AED can both monitor the heart’s electrical rhythm and deliver a shock when it is needed.
Electrodes for automated external defibrillators and manual defibrillators require specific placement for the best patient outcomes. This guide explains proper pad placement and other important considerations to keep in mind when defibrillating adult and pediatric SCA victims.
The placement of the AED pads on the child’s body is similar to the placement of the adult’s body. The anterior pad should be placed on the child’s chest, in the area of their sternum, while the posterior pad should be placed on their back, in the area of their spine. However, keep in mind that the specific placement of the pads will vary ...
Attach the electrode pads to the person's (who has sustained cardiac arrest) bare chest according to the position shown on the AED or on the pads. If more than one rescuer is present, continue CPR whilst the pads are being attached.
