Applying The Defi brillation Pads To The Patient
Follow this procedure to apply the defi brillation pads to the patient:
1. Tear the defi brillation pads package along the dotted line near the top of the package.
2. Remove the pads from the package and follow the directions and diagram showing proper pad placement
located on the pads package.
3. Peel off the protective backing from one of the pads before placing it as shown on the diagram on the pad. Peel
the backing off only when the pad is ready to be placed.
4. Place the pad with the sticky side of the pad on the patient’s skin.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to place the other pad onto the patient.
Correct pad placement (shown below) is essential for effective analysis of the patient’s cardiac rhythm and subsequent
shock delivery (if required). Pad placement on infants and children under 8 years or less than 55 pounds (25 kg) is
different than placement for adults and children 8 years or older or over 55 pounds (25 kg). Do not delay therapy
to determine exact age or weight. If pediatric pads are not available, apply adult pads in the position as shown
for a child/infant and use the AED.
Sample Adult Pads
Sample Child/Infant Pads
For adults and children 8 years or older or
over 55 pounds (25 kg), use adult pads
:
Place one pad just below the patient’s right collar bone
as shown in the picture. Place the second pad over
the ribs on the patient’s left side below the left breast.
Use picture on pad to determine individual
pad placement.
For infants and children under 8 years or less than
55 pounds (25 kg), use child/infant pads
(
Note
:
Child/infant pads can be identifi ed by
their blue connector and pads package)
:
Place one pad in the center of the chest and one pad
on the center of the back, as shown. Use picture on
pad to determine individual pad placement.
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The DDU-20
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