Where should AED pads be placed for adults and children 8 years or older?
For adults (includes children age 8 or older or more than 55 pounds): Peel the pads off the backing. 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.
Can an AED be used on a baby or child?
An AED can be used on children and infants and should be used as early as possible for the best chance of improving the chance of survival. Check the AED when it arrives at the scene. Pediatric pads should be used if the person is less than eight years old or less than 55 pounds (25 kg).
Why can’t you use an AED on a baby?
Don’t touch the baby while the AED checks the baby’s heart rhythm. The AED will deliver a shock if needed. Some AEDs will tell you to press a button to deliver the shock.
What is the appropriate rate for delivering breaths to a child with a pulse?
about 12 to 20 breaths per minute
What is the normal pulse rate of children over 7 years old?
Normal Results Children 1 to 2 years old: 80 to 130 beats per minute. Children 3 to 4 years old: 80 to 120 beats per minute. Children 5 to 6 years old: 75 to 115 beats per minute. Children 7 to 9 years old: 70 to 110 beats per minute.
What causes a child’s heart to beat fast?
Heart palpitations often don’t indicate a health problem. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including: being startled, frightened or under stress. Cold, allergy, and asthma medications; herbal supplements and other drugs, caffeine and alcohol can also cause heart palpitations.
Where do you check a child’s pulse before starting CPR?
Feel for the child’s carotid pulse (on the side of the neck) or femoral pulse (on the inner thigh in the crease between their leg and groin) for 5 but no more than 10 seconds. If you cannot feel a pulse (or if you are unsure), begin CPR by doing 15 compressions followed by two breaths.
How many ventilations should an emergency medical responder give a child if the child has a pulse but is not breathing?
If the infant or child is unresponsive and not breathing, give 30 chest compressions.
How many cycles of CPR should a 2 minute child have?
Two minutes usually allow for five cycles of 30 chest compressions and two breaths.