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In patients with an implantable device, place the pad > 8 cm away from the device, or use an alternative pad position. Also consider an alternate pad position when the patient is in the prone position (bi-axillary), or in a refractory shockable rhythm (see below).
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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.
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 ...
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.
4.1 Pad placement – Adults. Effective pad placement ensures that a shock is delivered on an axis through the heart. Place pads on the exposed chest in an anterior-lateral position: one pad slightly below the collar bone on the person’s right chest and one pad on the person’s left side below the arm pit (Figure 1).
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.
If the AED determines a shock is needed, electricity is safely administered to the person through the electrode pads to restart their heart back into a normal rhythm. In this guide, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about where to place AED pads on adults and children.
