Dispatched to an Infant in cardiac arrest.
You are dispatched to an infant in cardiac arrest. Of the following choices, which is the most correct regarding the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in infant
cardiac arrest?
Do not waste time switching the adult AED pads to pediatric pads. O
• Attach the pediatric pads to the AED and apply them to the patient.
noah brown (3018892) – 55a608dc172316ad
Defibrillation is less effective in pediatric patients and is not a priority.
Defibrillation can wait while you assess and provide ventilatory support.
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