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Can you use one adult and one child aed pad?
No you can not use one adult and one child aed pad.
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.
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.
How do you use an AED for a child less than 8 years of age?
You have to use the "child" size pads. On the AED pads it should tell where exactly you have to place them.
What is the youngest age that an AED can be used for?
The age / weight limit that an AED can be used on a child is 8 years old or 55 pounds. If younger than 8 years old or 55 pounds, pediatric pads (which have reduced energy output) must be used.
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.
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.
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 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.
Can you touch the child when AED is analyzing?
No you can't touch the child when the AED is analyzing.
Should you use an AED on a child having chest pain?
Unless the child is pulseless, HECK NO. Never put an AED on a conscious patient or a patient with a palpable pulse.
