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On a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
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What kind of AED pads can be used on a child under 8 if pediatric pads are not available?
Adult pads are helpful on pediatric patients. The opposite is not.
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.
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.
Can you use adult aed pads on an child?
Yes, It depend on the size of the adult.
What size AED pads should be used for a child less then 8 years old?
adult pads
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.
Choosing AED pads for an adult victim?
You can only use adult pads on an adult.
What should you do if the pediatric AED pads risk touching each other when placed on a smaller child's chest?
You should turn the child over and place one of the pads on the child's back. The pads should never touch when administering a shock.
Where should adult pads for AED be placed?
on a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
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?
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.
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.
