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Is it ok to use adult aed pads for a child lesss than 8 years old?
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Yes, per the 2010 ECC guidelines.
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Can you use adult aed pads on an child?
Yes, It depend on 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.
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.
What size AED pads should be used for a child less then 8 years old?
adult pads
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.
Where to apply child pads to adult victim?
Don't use Child AED pads on an Adult.
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 child pads for an adult?
no
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.
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?
Where should adult pads for AED be placed?
on a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
