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What is the new recommendation for the AED regarding infants and children?
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aperson with no breathing or abnormanl breathing is called
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∙ 8y agocan I use an AED for infants
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Who can't you use AED on?
You cannot use an AED on infants.
Why can't you use an AED on infants?
The ones in existence deliver too much energy. At some point in time there will be 1 AED for A/C/I; but the need for infant AED is so few, in my opinion, that the market would not bear the cost of production.
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 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.
Children AED pads suitable for adults?
No they are not; they will not deliver enough energy.
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How many schools have AED machines?
Very few schools will have AED machines. Generally speaking, the shockable rhythms (V-fib, V-tach) for the AED is more prevalent in adults as compared to young people / children in schools.
When operating in AED?
AED precautions are: 1) Do not touch the victim when the AED is analyzing; 2) Do not touch the victim when the AED is defibrillating (shocking); 3) Do not use alcohol to wipe the victims chest; 4) Do not defibrillate around flammable materials; 5) Do not use the AED in a moving vehicle; 6) Do not use the AED in water; 7) Do not use adult pads on children and children pads on adults; 8) Do not use a phone / radio within 6 feet of the AED when in use; 9) Remove any patched from chest area before use (it could be a nitro pad).
Is the automated external defibrillator recommended for children under the age of 1?
No, current AHA guidelines recommend the use of an AED on children between ages of 1 and 8 years only. Children over the age of 8 are considered "adults" for the purposes of AED usage.
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 an adult attenuator for an AED be used on children under 8?
yes it can CPR can be performed on everyone
What is an AED certification?
An AED certification is a certification that you have been trained in the proper use of an AED.
