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Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults quizlet?
With the anteroposterior placement, one pad will be placed on the victim’s bare chest (anterior) and the other will be placed on the victim’s back (posterior). ~ Place one AED pad on the left side of the chest, between the victim’s left side of the breastbone and left nipple.
Why are AED pads placed?
An AED delivers a shock to a victim using two pads placed directly onto the victim’s chest. The positioning of these pads is important, as the electrical shock needs to travel through the heart muscle. As the diagram shows, this allows the electrical shock to travel through the victim’s heart.
What is the correct approach for AED pad placement for infants quizlet?
Apply one pad on the upper right chest above the breast. For infants, apply on the front of the chest. Apply the second pad on the lower left chest below the armpit. For infants, apply a second pad to the back (Figure 12e).
What should you do before the AED analyzes the rhythm?
Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life. What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm? Ensure that no one, including you, is touching the person.
Where do you place AED pads on a pacemaker?
When a person has a pacemaker, the AED pads should be positioned at least 3 cm away from it. Pacemakers can be slightly visible beneath the skin, right below the collar bone. They look like a small bulge beneath the skin.
Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults and children eight 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).
Can you use adult AED pads on a child?
Adult and Pediatric Pads for AEDs: 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.
Can you place an AED pad over an implanted device?
Yes. Although implantable pacemakers and defibrillators are designed to withstand external defibrillation, the implanted device can sustain damage if the external defibrillation electrode pads are placed too close to or directly over the device.