What is the difference between adult and pediatric AED pads?

What is the difference between adult and pediatric AED pads?

While all AEDS are made for adults, there are pediatric pads that adjust the energy level used. These pads are for younger children (less than 8 years). You can use adult pads for children 8 years and older.

Are Paediatric pads bigger than adults?

The pediatric electrode pads are suitably sized for children’s smaller torsos – less than half the size of our adult AED electrode pads. The pediatric electrode pads complement Cardiac Science AEDs and provide a total AED solution, protecting infants, children, and adults.

Can you use pediatric defib pads on an adult?

Never use pediatric pads or equipment on an adult ( > 8 years old). The energy delivered will not be enough. Chest hair can limit the contact between the AED pads and the skin, preventing the AED from reading the heart rhythm and delivering a shock.

Are AED pads the same?

Not all AED pads are the same. AED Pads are placed on the victim’s bare chest to monitor heart rhythm and provide a shock if needed. We recommend keeping a second pair of pads on hand in case multiple emergencies occur.

When are pediatric defib pads used?

Pediatric pads should be used if the person is less than eight years old or less than 55 pounds (25 kg). Standard (adult) pads may be used if pediatric pads are not available. If using standard (adult) pads, do not let the pads touch. For infants less than a year old, a manual defibrillator should be used if available.

What are pediatric AED pads?

What are Child AED pads? For the most part, pediatric electrode pads work the same way as standard adult electrode pads; by enabling the AED to analyze a patient’s heart and, if needed, helping deliver a lifesaving shock generated by the defibrillator to the child’s body.

Where do you place AED pads on adults?

For adults (includes children age 8 or older or more than 55 pounds):

1. Peel the pads off the backing.
2. Place one pad on the right side of the chest, just below the collarbone.
3. Place the other pad on the lower left side of the chest.
4. Connect the pads to the AED. Some pads come pre-connected to the AED.

What age are pediatric AED pads for?

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.

Under what age and weight do we use paediatric pads?

1 – 8 Years – Yes with paediatric pads for patients up to 25Kgs. If paediatric pads are not available then adult pads may be used.

What pulse do you check 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 AED pads be placed on 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.

What is one reason that the AED would say check electrodes?

If the victim has a hairy chest, the adhesive electrode pads may stick to the hair on the chest, preventing effective contact with the skin of the chest and causing transthoracic impedance to be high,147 leading to a “check electrodes” or “check electrode pads” message from the AED.

Can you use an AED with adult pads on a child?

If an AED with pediatric pads is not available, the AED with adult pads should be used.” We think this bears repeating: if infant or pediatric settings and pads are not available, rescuers may use adult pads on infants and young children.

How is the Zoll AED different from other AEDs?

Second, unlike most other AEDs, with pediatric pads attached, the ZOLL AED 3, AED Plus and AED Pro use an ECG rhythm analysis that has been specifically designed and tested with ECGs specific to the pediatric patient population, particularly rhythms such as ventricular and supraventricular tachycardias that are very different from adults. 2

Can a Zoll defibrillator be used on children?

The ZOLL AED 3 ®, AED Plus ® defibrillator and AED Pro ® defibrillator have been approved for defibrillation of pediatric patients with the use of ZOLL’s Pedi-adz ® II. Sudden cardiac arrest rarely strikes a small child.

What is the difference between Uni-Padz® and OneStep™ pediatric AED electrodes?

CPR Uni-padz ® electrodes are designed to work with the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator. The OneStep™ Pediatric electrodes work with the R Series and X Series to automatically lower the energy setting to 50 joules, preventing accidental overdose during defibrillation while still allowing for the delivery of sufficient current.