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You are performing CPR on a child when another person arrives with the AED you notice that the AED does not have child pads what should you do?

User Alumb
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Answer:

Use the adult pads

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because there is a shortage of time and every second counts

User Regeirk
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Answer:

You are doing CPR on a child when someone else arrives with the AED. The AED doesn't have child pads. You should use the adult pads, making sure they do not touch each other.

Hope that helps. x

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