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Child AED pads may not deliver enough energy, so they are not appropriate to use for an adult.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo, often times child pads will not deliver an accurate shock
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∙ 14y agoNo you can't use child AED pads on an adult. It will not deliver enough energy for an adult during defibrillation.
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∙ 13y agoUsing child AED pads on an adult probably will not work. Child AED pads may not deliver enough energy, so they are not appropriate to use for an adult.
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∙ 13y agoYes there are both child and adult pads for the AED.
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∙ 13y agoNo; adults and children use different AED pads.
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∙ 13y agoThe child AED pads may not deliver enough of a shock to be effective; therefore it is not advised to use then on an adult.
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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.
Where to apply child pads to adult victim?
Don't use Child AED 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.
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.
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.
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.
What AED pads or AED system do you use for an adult?
only adult pads and system
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.
Use only adult AED pads and system?
Use only adult AED pads and system on an adult.
What size AED pads should be used for a child less then 8 years old?
adult pads
Where should adult pads for AED be placed?
on a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
