Where Do You Place Aed Pads?

Where Do You Place Aed Pads?
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.

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Considering this, how do you apply AED pads?

Apply the pads to the chest according to the pads.

  1. Place one pad on the right side of the chest, just below the collarbone.
  2. Place the other pad on the lower left side of the chest.
  3. Connect the pads to the AED if they're not already connected.

Additionally, where do you place the AED pads on a woman? If the victim is wearing a bra, remove it before placing the electrode pads. Place one electrode pad on the victim's upper right chest and one on the lower left side under the victim's left breast.

People also ask, why are AED pads placed?

The electric current is delivered through the victim's chest wall through adhesive electrode pads. Why are AEDs important? AEDs are important because they strengthen the Chain of Survival. They can restore a normal heart rhythm in victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

When should you not use AED?

You should not use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the following situations:

  1. Do not use AED if victim is lying in water.
  2. Do not use AED if chest is covered with sweat or water.
  3. Do not put an AED pad over a medication patch.
  4. Do not place AED pad over a pacemaker (hard lump under chest skin).
Related Question Answers

Can you use an AED with a bra on?

Using an AED
A woman's bra must be removed or cut. Do not touch the person while the AED checks the person's heart rhythm. The AED will give a shock if needed. (Some AEDs will tell you to press a button to deliver the shock.)

How many times can you shock a patient with an AED?

If the operator has attached the AED to an adult victim who's not breathing and pulseless (in cardiac arrest), the AED will make the correct "shock" decision more than 95 of 100 times and a correct "no shock indicated" decision more than 98 of 100 times.
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