Philips HEARTSTART, Owner'S Manual

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STEP 2 : PLACE the pads
Pull the tab at the top of the pads cartridge to peel off the film seal. Inside are two
adhesive pads on a plastic liner. Remove the pads from the cartridge.
Peel one pad off the liner. Place the pad on the patient’s bare skin, exactly as shown
in the picture on the pad . Press the pad down firmly. Then repeat this with the other
pad. Be sure the pads have been removed from the liner before placing them.
Where to place pads on adults and children over
25 kg/55 pounds or 8 years old (anterior-anterior).
Where to place pads on infants or children under
25 kg/55 pounds or 8 years old (anterior-posterior).