Where should AED pads be placed?

Where should AED pads be placed?

The pads should be placed on the anterior (front) of the chest, one of them goes above the right nipple, and the other is placed onto the left side of the chest, just below the chest area.

Do you have to remove a bra to use an AED?

Proper steps for performing CPR and using an AED on women Remove all clothing from the patient’s chest – this includes swimsuits, bras, sports bras, tank tops, and regular tops. Bras need to be cut for AED electrode pads to be placed properly. Some women may have smaller breasts that will not fall out of the way.

When is an AED attached to a person?

The device is used to help people having sudden cardiac arrest. Sticky pads with sensors, called electrodes, are attached to the chest of someone who is having cardiac arrest. The electrodes send information about the person’s heart rhythm to a computer in the AED.

Can you put an AED on a conscious person?

If you have to do CPR and have an AED available, push hard, push fast, and follow the AED’s instructions as long as they make sense but don’t shock people who are awake. The AED in resuscitation: it’s not just about the shock.

Can you use adult AED pads on a child?

You can use adult pads for children 8 years and older. You can use adult pads for a child less than 8 years, but you may have to apply them differently than shown on the pads: apply one on the front of the chest, the other on the back, so they do not touch.

Where do you place AED pads on a 6 year old?

AED Technique for Children Attach the AED pads to the patient’s chest. The pads should have a diagram on placement if you need a reminder. The first pad goes on the top right side of the chest. The second pad goes on the bottom left side mid axillary, under the left breast.

Where do you place AED pads on a 10 year old?

Place one pad on the right side of the chest, just below the collarbone. Place the other pad on the lower left side of the chest. Connect the pads to the AED….AED Pad Placement 101

1. Turn on the AED.
2. Apply AED pads.
3. Follow the AED prompts.
4. Clear the victim and shock.
5. Resume compressions and continue to follow prompts.

Does it matter if the AED pads touch each other?

It is important that the pads do not touch each other as this could interfere with the transmission of the shock. Very small children and infants would need one pad over the heart and the other directly opposite on the back (as illustrated in the first diagram).

Do you touch the child when the AED is analyzing?

It is critical that no one touches the victim or his clothing while the AED analyzes or delivers a shock. When prompted by the AED to deliver a shock: The AED user quickly looks up and down the entire victim to ensure no one is touching him and loudly states, “Everybody clear.”

Can you reverse defib pads?

Yes, if the placement of the pads on the chest is reversed, the AED will still work. Should the pads be removed when the AED prompts “No shock advised, continue CPR”?

Can you use an AED on a baby?

Can you use an adult AED on an infant or small child? In a word, YES! Although AEDs are manufactured with adults in mind, pediatric settings and pads adjust the energy level used, making them safe for young children who weigh less than 55 pounds.

What is the minimum age for an AED to be used?

Children over age 8 can be treated with a standard AED. For children ages 1–8, the AHA recommends the pediatric attenuated pads that are purchased separately. In infants <1 year of age a manual defibrillator is preferred. If a manual defibrillator is not available, an AED with a dose attenuator may be used.

What is the CPR ratio for a child?

30 compressions to 2

How many compressions per minute should a child have?

Chest compressions: general guidance Push down 4cm (for a baby or infant) or 5cm (a child), which is approximately one-third of the chest diameter. Release the pressure, then rapidly repeat at a rate of about 100-120 compressions a minute.

What are the seven steps for one person Pediatric BLS rescue?

BLS Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm – Single Rescuer

• Verify scene safety.
• Check responsiveness.
• Assess for breathing and pulse.
• Witnessed sudden collapse?
• Begin CPR.
• Activate emergency response and retrieve AED.

What to do if child is not breathing but has a pulse?

If the person is not breathing but has a pulse, give 1 rescue breath every 5 to 6 seconds or about 10 to 12 breaths per minute….Follow the instructions that came with the mask.

1. Open the airway. Place the victim on his or her back.
2. Check for breathing.
3. Pinch and seal.
4. Start with 2 “rescue” breaths.
5. Give more breaths.

Should you do CPR if there is a pulse?

If the victim has a pulse and is breathing normally, monitor them until emergency responders arrive. If the victim has a pulse but is breathing abnormally, maintain the patient’s airway and begin rescue breathing. If at any point there is no pulse present, begin administering CPR.