Part 6: Automated External Defibrillator for Infants and Children Less Than 8 Years of Age

If a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim, which action should you take? (a) perform high-quality CPR (b) use an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator (c) use an AED without a pediatric dose attenuator (d) wait for advanced care to arrive

(b) use an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator

What should you do when using an AED on an infant or a child less than 8 years of age? (a) never use adult AED pads (b) use adult AED pads (c) use adult AED pads if the AED does not have child pads (d) use adult AED pads, but cut them in half

(c) use adult AED pads if the AED does not have child pads

What is important to remember about AED pad placement on infants? (a) ensure that pads overlap each other in very small infants (b) place 1 adult pad on the chest (c) you may need to place 1 pad on the chest and 1 on the back, according to the diagrams on the pads (d) if child AED pads are not available, do not use the AED

(c) you may need to place 1 pad on the chest and 1 on the back, according to the diagrams on the pads

Describe the use of an AED on victims 8 years or older.

-use AED as soon as possible -use adult pads -place as illustrated on pad

Describe the use of an AED on victims less than 8 years old

-use AED as soon as possible -use child pads (or adult pads if child not available; make sure pads don't touch/overlap if using adult) -if AED has key/switch to deliver child shock dose, turn it -place pads as illustrated on the pads

Which pad placement is commonly used for infants?

Anteroposterior

AED models that are designed for both pediatric and adult use work by

delivering a reduced shook dose when pediatric pads are used

What pad placement is appropriate for children?

follow manufacturers guide

What ages require use of the pediatric pads?

infants and children less than 8 years of age

Why is a manual defibrillator preferred to an AED for defibrillation?

manual has more capabilities can provide lower doses often needed in infants

When attached to an AED, the pediatric dose attenuator reduces the shock dose about

two thirds

What should you do is child pads are not available?

use adult pads. higher shock dose is better than no shock. ensure pads do not touch or overlap.