you would use pediatric aed pads for which children?

Pediatric AED pads are used for children who are under about 8 years old or who weigh less than about 55 pounds (25 kg), whichever cutoff is reached first.

Simple rule to remember

• Use pediatric AED pads for:
  • Infants.
  • Toddlers and young children up to about 8 years old.

* Any child who appears small and likely under 55 lb (25 kg), even if you are unsure of exact age.

• Use adult pads for:
  • Children about 8 years and older.
  • Any child who is clearly over 55 lb (25 kg).

If pediatric pads are not available in an emergency, guidelines note that it is still better to use adult pads than to do nothing at all, following the device prompts and standard pad placement for a child-sized chest.