Make sure everyone is clear of the patient.
Do not touch the child before analyzing the heart rhythm so the AED will not pick up your heart rhythm. Do not touch the child before delivering a shock so you will not be shocked.
The AED could pick up the heart rhythm of the person touching the victim and not shock when a shock is required.
about 50% or more
True
You get shocked, too.
The person touching the victim will also receive an electric shock (not as powerful as the victim but a shock none the less).
You should lay them down and keep them warm. You must also call 911.
Check pulse, and if no pulse, continue CPR until the AED goes to the analyze phase again.
You would be shocked as well as the patient.
You should turn the child over and place one of the pads on the child's back. The pads should never touch when administering a shock.
Possibility of shock.
If you touch the victim while an AED is delivering a shock, you too will receive a shock.