…follow the instructions provided with that particular AED.
Current ANZCOR paediatric guidance specifically recommends following the AED manufacturer’s guidance for pad placement.
The pads must have good contact with the chest and must not touch each other.
For infants, current ANZCOR guidance gives an order of preference for shock delivery: a manual defibrillator first, then an AED with dose attenuation, then—if necessary—an AED without dose attenuation. The crucial principle remains: don’t allow the search for the ideal equipment to cause an unnecessary delay when appropriate defibrillation equipment is available.
Tomorrow: The AED announces “Shock advised.” There’s one critical safety check before anyone presses that button.
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