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Yes, use AED pads on adults with no breathing and no pulse. The pads will need to be matched to the AED as most pads have different attachments to the AED.
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∙ 11y agoNo they can't. The adult pads are too large and will deliver too much energy.
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Can you use a aed on a infant or child?
The AED can be used on a child if the child pads are available. Currently, the AED is not set up for infant use.
Can an adult shock go through child pads on an aed?
No it can't; you must use adult AED pads for an adult & child AED pads for a child.
Can you use adult aed pads on an child?
Yes, It depend on the size of the adult.
What AED pads or AED system do you use for an adult?
only adult pads and system
When choosing AED pads or an AED system for an infant victim you should?
You chose the size of the AED pads by the size of the adult.
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.
Use only adult AED pads and system?
Use only adult AED pads and system on an adult.
Use only the adult AED pads and system?
The adult AED pads can only be used on adults or children over 8 years old or 55 pounds. Otherwise, the child pads must be used.
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.
Choosing AED pads for an adult victim?
You can only use adult pads on an adult.
How do you choose AED pads for an adult victim?
Any adult AED pad, as long as it is compatible with the AED, will be OK.
What size AED pads should be used for a child less then 8 years old?
adult pads
