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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.
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- Pediatric AED Pad Guide
Use the largest size pads that fit the chest without touching each other. Pads for children should be 8–12 cm in size, and 4.5 cm for infants. Avoid contact between the pads as this will create charge arcing if defibrillation is needed.
In adults, use of an AED in hospitals did not improve survival, 33 and the perishock pauses needed for rhythm analysis were prolonged. 34; AEDs without pediatric modifications deliver 120 to 360 Joules, exceeding the recommended dose for children weighing less than 25 kg.
Everything you need to know about pediatric AED pads, pad placement, and which AED models offer the most convenient solutions for responding to children in Sudden Cardiac Arrest. An Automated External Defibrillator’s (AED’s) electrode pads are one of the most vital components of an AED.
If pediatric pads aren’t available—or the AED doesn’t have a pediatric setting—it’s safe to use adult AED pads or adult levels of energy. Use an anterior/lateral placement, according to the manufacturer instructions: Place one pad to the right of the sternum and below the right clavicle.
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 ...
Pediatric AED pads are a set of AED accessories designed specifically for pediatric SCA patients (children under 8 years old or below 55 pounds) to deliver electric shock energy. As for children over eight, they can be treated with adult pads for a more substantial electrical shock.
