What is the maximum weight limit for using pediatric AED pads?
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. The American Heart Association recommends that pediatric attenuated pads should be used on children under the age of eight and on infants.
What happens if you put AED pads on backwards?
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”? It is possible that the AED will tell you that additional shocks are needed.
Where do you place AED pads on a 6 year old child?
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 I place AED pads on a child?
Usually, the proper location to attach AED pads on a child is anterior-posterior (or “front-and-back”) placement – which is when one electrode pad is placed in the center of the child’s chest and the other pad is placed in the center of their back.
At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads if available?
AEDs may be used for children 1 to 8 years of age with no signs of circulation. Ideally the device should deliver a pediatric dose.
Where do you check a pulse on a child?
The best spot to feel the pulse in a child is the wrist, called the radial pulse. Gently feel on the inside of the wrist on the thumb side. If you can’t easily find the pulse on the wrist, you can try the neck, which has the carotid pulse.
Where should the AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults and children 8 years and older?
Place one AED pad directly below the right collarbone. Place the other pad to the side of the left nipple, with the top edge of the pad a few inches below the armpit. As shown in Figure 26B, one pad will be placed on the victim’s bare chest (anterior), and the other will be placed on the victim’s back (posterior).
What is recommended to minimize interruptions when using an AED?
Minimize interruptions in compressions (try to limit interruptions to < 10 seconds). Give effective breaths that make the chest rise. Avoid excessive ventilation. As soon as an AED becomes available, the first step the rescuer should perform is to turn on the AED.