b'Chapter hapterHow to Use an AEDSwitch on the AED.Remove patients clothing to expose the chest. Ensure chest is dry. Apply the electrode pads to the chest according to the diagram displayed on the defibrillatore.g. place one on the upper right side of the chest, the other on the lower left of the chest (Anterior-Lateral Position). Avoid placing electrode pads over implantable medical devices. If there is a device, the pad should be placed at least 8cm away.Do not place electrode pads directly over a medication patch because it may block the deliveryof energy and also cause small burns. Remove any medication patches and wipe the area prior to attaching electrode pads.If multiple first aiders are available, continue CPR whilst pads are attached.The AED will analyse the heart rhythm of the patient and may say Shock AdvisedStand Clear.You must ensure that you and everyone else are well clear of the patientthen press the shock button. A controlled electric shock will pass through the patients heart. The AED will then immediately re-analyse the heart rhythm and then advise the next step. Continue following the AED voice / visual prompts.The AED will also prompt you to continue CPR (30:2) for approximately 2 minutes,then it will re-analyse. Continue following the AED voice/visual prompts, until Ambulance arrives or patient is responsive or breathing normally.Pad Placement in ChildrenIt is virtuallyStandard AED electrode pads are suitable for use in children if there impossible toare no pads available. Ensure the save a patientpads do not touch each other (as there is a danger of charge in cardiacarcing). If the pads are too large, place one pad on the middle of arrest withoutthe upper back (between the a defibrillator. shoulder blades) and the other pad in the middle of the chest (just slightly to the left).Do not touch the patient while shock is being delivered because you could sustain serious injury or even cardiac arrest.Be cautious when applying an AED near water. Water has the potential to transmit electricity and you may sustain serious injury or even cardiac arrest.Resuscitation 57'