Question

You would use pediatric AED pads for which children?

-10-year-old weighing 85 lbs
-7-year-old weighing 75 lbs
-5-year-old weighing 43 lbs
-12-year-old weighing 95 lbs
-2-year-old weighing 27 lbs

Answer 1

Pediatric AED pads are typically used for children under 55 pounds or younger than 8 years old. In this case, the 5-year-old and 2-year-old would require pediatric AED pads. For children over that weight or age, adult AED pads are generally appropriate.

Step-by-step explanation:

You would use pediatric Automated External Defibrillator (AED) pads for children who are under 55 pounds (25 kg) or are younger than 8 years old. In the scenario provided, the children who would require pediatric AED pads are:

• The 5-year-old weighing 43 lbs
• The 2-year-old weighing 27 lbs

For the 10-year-old, 7-year-old, and 12-year-old, who each weigh more than 55 pounds, adult AED pads would be more appropriate. It is important to note that in emergency situations involving cardiac arrest, using an AED is essential and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is often recommended before defibrillation. AEDs are common in public places and on ambulances, and they are designed to be used by anyone, automatically diagnosing the heart's rhythm and delivering the correct shock.