Rex Andrew L.

Magallanes BSN-2E
RLE-PEDIA

1. At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?

Pediatric attenuated pads can be used on children under the age of eight and babies,
according to the American Heart Association. Children aged eight and up are given
adult pads. Adult pads can be used on infants and young children if infant or pediatric
environments and pads are not accessible.

2. Where do you place AED pads on a child?

For pediatric patient the pads are placed in front and in back. 1 pad is placed in the
center of the baby’s chest and the other pad is placed on the center of the back.

3. What are the 5 steps involved in using an AED?

Call 911 to get professionals moving in your direction. Have someone else do CPR
compressions. Clear the area of flammable liquids and standing water.
Step 1: Turn on the AED. Open the case to activate voice commands. If the
information button flashes, press it for more info.
Step 2: Open the person's shirt and wipe his or her bare chest dry. Attach the AED
pads, and plug in the connector (if necessary). Make sure no one is, including you, is
touching the person. Tell everyone to "stand clear."
Step 3: Push the "analyze" button (if necessary) and allow the AED to analyze the
person's heart rhythm.
Step 4: If the AED recommends that you deliver a shock to the person, make sure that
no one, including you, is touching the person – and tell everyone to "stand clear." Once
clear, press the "shock" button.
Step 5: Begin CPR after delivering the shock. Or, if no shock is advised, begin CPR.
Perform 2 minutes (about 5 cycles) of CPR and continue to follow the AED's prompts. If
you notice obvious signs of life, discontinue CPR and monitor breathing for any changes
in condition.
4. When giving CPR to a child you should?
1. Check the scene and the child. 
2. Call emergency hotline. 
3. Open the airway. 
4. Check for breathing.
5. Deliver 2 rescue breaths if the child or infant isn't breathing. 
6. Kneel beside the child or baby.
7. Push hard, push fast. 
8. Give 2 rescue breaths.

5. What are the seven steps for one person Pediatric BLS rescue?
1. Tap and talk loudly to the child to determine if they are responsive.
2. Assess for breathing while simultaneously checking for the child’s carotid pulse (on
the side of the neck) or femoral pulse (on the inner thigh in the crease between their
leg and groin) for 5 but no more than 10 seconds.
3. If the child does not respond and is not breathing (or only gasping), yell for help. If
someone answers, send them to call 911 or EMS and to get an AED.
4. Feel for the child’s carotid pulse (on the side of the neck) or femoral pulse (on the
inner thigh in the crease between their leg and groin) for 5 but no more than 10
seconds.
5. If you cannot feel a pulse (or if you are unsure), begin CPR by doing 15
compressions followed by two breaths. If you can feel a pulse but the pulse rate is less
than 60 beats per minute, you should begin CPR. This rate is too slow for a child.
6. After doing CPR for about two minutes (usually about ten cycles of 15 compressions
and two breaths), and if other help has not arrived, call EMS while staying with the
child. The ILCOR emphasizes that cell phones are available everywhere now and most
have a built-in speakerphone. Get an AED if you know where one is.
7. Use and follow AED prompts when available while continuing CPR until EMS arrives
or until the child’s condition normalizes.