Final answer:
Child/pediatric pads for AEDs are recommended for children aged 1 to 8 years or under 55 pounds. If they are not available, adult pads may be used differently.
Step-by-step explanation:
The recommended ages for using child/pediatric pads with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) are for children aged 1 to 8 years or weighing less than 55 pounds (25 kg). For children younger than 1 year or for those who weigh more, it is typically advised to use standard adult pads if pediatric pads are not available, placing one pad on the chest and the other on the back to avoid the pads touching if the child's chest is too small. Quite often, AEDs with pediatric capability will have a key or switch to reduce the energy of the device to a level that is suitable for children.