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Grab the appropriately-sized rescue mask and seal it over the victim's face and nose. Place something firm under the infant's shoulders to lengthen the neck a little and create a neutral or slightly sniffing head position.
29 maj 2023 · Learn the life-saving technique of AED pad placement for infants! In this video, we'll show you the correct way to place AED pads on an infant's chest to ens...
In this lesson, you'll learn how to use an AED on an infant who's gone into cardiac arrest. The methods of defibrillating an infant differ a little from adults and children, so be sure and make note of those differences. As you know, AED pads come in two sizes – adult and pediatric.
17 paź 2024 · What is the correct AED pad placement for infants? For infants, place one AED pad on the upper left chest and the other on their back. This placement ensures the pads don’t overlap.
Always use an anterior/posterior pad placement. To do this, apply one pad to the center of the infant’s chest—on the sternum—and one pad to the infant’s back between the scapulae. For children 8 or younger or weighing 55 pounds (25 kg) or less: Use pediatric pads if available.
The pads should have a diagram on placement if you need a reminder. The first pad goes on the top right side of the chest. The second pad goes on the bottom left side mid axillary, under the left breast. Plug the cable into the AED and be sure no one is touching the patient, including yourself.
The pads should have a diagram on placement if you need help. The first pad goes on the top right side of the chest. The second pad goes on the bottom left side of the victim's side, under the left breast.
