You can touch the casualty with Diabetic Toes while his implanted defibrillator is shocking without danger to yourseIf. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) should be used for children over the age of 1 with no signs of life. For children from one year to puberty the device should deliver a paediatric adjusted energy level usually through the use of special pads or a setting on the machine. The device should be highly specific for paediatric sliockable rhythms, either VF or VT.
If you do not have a device with paediatric pads or which has settings for paediatric casualties, use adult pads. Do not use paediatric pads on casualties that are post puberty. Use adult pads and settings in this situation. AEDs should not be used in children under 1 year of age. AEDs are not recommended for casualties who have suffered severe traumatic injuries.
