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on a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
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Can you use adult aed pads on an child?
Yes, It depend on the size of the adult.
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 AED pads or AED system do you use for an adult?
only adult pads and system
Use only adult AED pads and system?
Use only adult AED pads and system on an adult.
The aed pads for an adult shuold be placed were?
Place pads on patient upper right chest and left side on the ribs.
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.
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.
The pads of an AED for an adult should be placed?
1 pad upper right on patients chest. 1 pad lower left side, on the ribs.
Can aed pads in adult be used in infant?
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.
Choosing AED pads for an adult victim?
You can only use adult pads on an adult.
What size AED pads should be used for a child less then 8 years old?
adult pads
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.
