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Pediatric-Pak User Instructions
Instructions for Use
Installing the Pediatric-Pak into the samaritan PAD
} Remove the Pediatric-Pak from the protective plastic pouch.
} Remove the Adult Pad-Pak from the samaritan PAD (if installed).
} To insert the Pediatric-Pak into the samaritan PAD refer to the "Preparation" section of your
samaritan PAD user manual.
} When you switch on your samaritan PAD you should hear the voice prompt "Child Patient".
Using the Pediatric-Pak in an Emergency
} It is recommended that if a child is unresponsive and not breathing the first step is to perform
CPR FOR TWO MINUTES before using an AED. A bystander should call the emergency services.
} If no bystander is available, call the emergency services after one minute of CPR.
} Install the Pediatric-Pak in the samaritan PAD (as described previously).
} Turn on the samaritan PAD and follow audible and visual instructions.
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Electrode Placement
Due to the smaller size of a pediatric patient, there are two options for
electrode placement:
a. If a child's chest is small it may be necessary to place one pad on the child's BARE chest in the center,
and the other pad on the child's BARE back in the center of the ribcage as shown in a).
a)
Anterior
b. If a child's chest is large enough to permit a 1 inch (2.5 cm) gap between the pads, pad placement can be
similar to adult placement. Place one pad on child's BARE upper right chest above nipple and one pad on
child's BARE lower left ribcage below nipple as shown in b).
b)
WARNINGS
Defibrillation electrodes must be at least 1 inch (approx 2.5 cm) apart and should never be touching
one another.
Victim's chest should be bare and dry when applying electrodes.
Do not touch the child when the device is analyzing or shocking the patient.
Posterior
Electrodes can be placed on
the child's chest if their chest
is large enough
OR
if trauma doesn't allow for
the placement as shown in
diagram a).
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