AED for Infants and Children Under 8 Flashcards

1
Q

What does a pediatric dose attenuator do?

A

Reduces a shock dose by about 2/3.

Typically child pads are used to deliver the reduced shock dose

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2
Q

Should you use child pads if available?

A

Yes

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3
Q

Can you use adult pads if child pads are not available?

A

Yes.

Adult pads deliver higher shock dose, but a higher shock dose is preferred to no shock.

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4
Q

What are some precautions to using adult pads

A

Make sure they do not touch or overlap.

Pads may need to be placed AP so they don’t touch.

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5
Q

What pad position is commonly used in infants?

A

AP

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6
Q

If a child is over 8 years old which size pad is preferred?

A

Adult

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7
Q

When using the AED on a child under 8 what is something you do to control the dose of the shock?

A

If the AED has a key or switch that will deliver a child shock dose, turn the key or switch.

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8
Q

What type of defibrillator is preferred for infants?

A

A Manual defibrillator is preferred to an AED defibrillator because it has more capabilities and provide a lower enrgy dose.

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9
Q

If a manual defibrillator is not available for use on an infant what is the next preferred method of delivering a shock?

A

AED with attenuator.

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10
Q

What happens if neither a manual defibrillator or an AED w/ attenuator is available?

A

Use an AED without a pediatric attenuator.

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