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Correct AED pad placement is critical for effective defibrillation and survival during sudden cardiac arrest. By understanding proper placement, monitoring expiration dates, and performing regular maintenance, you can significantly improve the chances of saving a life.
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.
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 ...
13 lip 2023 · Place one AED pad above the victim’s right-handed side of their chest for adult pad placement. Place the other pad on the left side slightly lower and below the left nipple. Place the initial AED pad slightly to the left center of the chest for pediatric pad placement.
The correct placement of AED pads is a critical component of effective defibrillation. Whether it's the anterior-lateral or anterior-posterior method, understanding the proper techniques for both adults and children can increase the chances of survival in sudden cardiac emergencies.
This strategy of placing AEDs in locations where they are used by lay persons near the arrest is known as public access defibrillation (PAD). Training to use an AED is an extension
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. Follow the spoken (and/or visual) prompts from the AED.
