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No it can't; you must use adult AED pads for an adult & child AED pads for a child.
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What if you need child pads but there are no child pads can you use adult aed pads?
If the child is older than 8 or 55 pounds, it is OK to use adult pads. If not, do not use adult pads as the shock will be too much.
Are there child and adult pads on an AED?
Child AED pads may not deliver enough energy, so they are not appropriate to use for an adult.
Where to apply child pads to adult victim?
Don't use Child AED pads on an Adult.
Can you use adult aed pads on an child?
Yes, It depend on the size of the adult.
Can you use child pads for an adult?
no
Can you use adult AED pads to child at age 2?
No; you can't use adult AED pads on a child under 8 years old or 55 pounds. You must use pediatric AED pads because adult pads will supply too much energy when shocking.
When do you use AED adult pads?
Usually the AED will have a recommendation on it for the usage for which pads are available, however anyone who is pulseless under the age of 6 should use the child pads according to NYS EMS Protocols.
Can i use aed pads on an adult if the pads aren't adult pads?
It is not recommended that child pads be used on an adult; but it appears in the latest ECC 2010 conference there is leeway in using adult pads on children. If for example no other pads are available nor will be available for a period of time I would use them on an adult..... what choice, in reality, would I have?
Can you use a child AED for an adult?
You can however the real question would be if it will be enough energy to resuscitate an adult. Chances are probably not. The AED should have both of the sizes of pads inside of it. If not then it needs to be serviced by the Manufacturer.
Where should adult pads for AED be placed?
on a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
Which CPR pad do you use for a child when pediatric pads are not available?
It is not recommended that child pads be used on an adult; but it appears in the latest ECC 2010 conference there is leeway in using adult pads on children. If child pads are used on an adult (if for example no other pads are available nor will be available for a period of time I would use them on an adult..... what choice, in reality, would I have?) they would be placed in the same location; upper right on chest and lower left on the ribs.
What size AED pads should be used for a child less then 8 years old?
adult pads
