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What is the difference between the adult and child pads?
The primary difference is when the patient is a child, the energy level of the shock is attenuated (“reduced”) from the standard adult energy setting. In most cases, the energy is decreased from 150 joules used for adults to 50 joules, for children.
Do adults and children use the same pads?
You can use adult pads for children 8 years and older. You can use adult pads for a child less than 8 years, but you may have to apply them differently than shown on the pads: apply one on the front of the chest, the other on the back, so they do not touch. See article image.
Are paediatric pads bigger than adults?
The pediatric electrode pads are suitably sized for children’s smaller torsos – less than half the size of our adult AED electrode pads. The pediatric electrode pads complement Cardiac Science AEDs and provide a total AED solution, protecting infants, children, and adults.
Where do you place AED pads on a child?
If it looks like the pads will touch, put one pad in the center of the baby’s chest. Put the other pad on the center of the baby’s upper back. You may need to first dry the baby’s back. Don’t touch the baby while the AED checks the baby’s heart rhythm.
What should you do if AED has adult pads?
If using standard (adult) pads, do not let the pads touch. For infants less than a year old, a manual defibrillator should be used if available. If a manual defibrillator is not available, an AED may be used. Some AEDs have a switch that can be set to deliver a pediatric shock.
Where do you put AED pads on a 6 year old?
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 AED should now be charging and analyzing the rhythm of the patient’s heart.
Where do you place AED pads on a 6 year old child?
Apply one pad on the upper right chest above the breast. For infants, apply on the front of the chest. Apply the second pad on the lower left chest below the armpit. For infants, apply a second pad to the back (Figure 12e).
At what age is it necessary to use child AED pads?
AEDs may be used for children 1 to 8 years of age with no signs of circulation. Ideally the device should deliver a pediatric dose.
What can I use if I don’t have pediatric AED pads?
If an AED with pediatric pads is not available, the AED with adult pads should be used (Journal of Pediatric Emergency Care ).”