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Here are the steps you would take if you were using an AED: Turn on the AED.
Following the voice directions.
Apply the adhesive defibrillator pads on the victim's bare chest.
If the device recommends a shock, press the shock button.
The AED's microprocessor will automatically determine if the victim needs a defibrillating shock. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND VIDEO GO TO:
http://www.emergencysuppliesinfo.com/allergic-reaction.html
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Use only adult AED pads and system?
Use only adult AED pads and system on an adult.
What AED pads or AED system do you use for an adult?
only adult pads and system
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 one adult and one child aed pad?
No you can not use one adult and one child aed pad.
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.
Can you use adult aed pads on an child?
Yes, It depend on the size of the adult.
An AED should be used on a non-breathing victim who collapsed suddenly?
Yes; for an adult use AED immediately for no signs of life and child use AED immediately no breathing and no pulse.
Can you only use adult aed pads for adult victims?
Correct.
Choosing AED pads for an adult victim?
You can only use adult pads on an 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.
How do you choose aed pads for adults?
Any adult pad that is recommended by the manufacturer of the AED will be acceptable to use.
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.
