Pediatric-Pak; Treating Small Children And Infants; Electrode Placement - HeartSine samaritan SAM 350P User Manual

Pediatric-Pak

Treating Small Children and Infants

The Pediatric-Pak is intended to provide therapy for
pediatric (child) victims of SCA between the ages of
1 and 8 years old or weighing less than
55 lb/25 kg who are:
• Unconscious
• Not breathing
• Without circulation (without a pulse)
WARNING: The Pediatric-Pak contains a
magnetic component (surface strength 6500
gauss). Avoid storage next to magnetically-
sensitive storage media.
WARNING: Not for use on patients under one
year old. For use with children up to the age of 8
years or up to 55 lb/25 kg. DO NOT DELAY THERAPY
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE EXACT AGE OR WEIGHT.

Electrode Placement

For pediatric patients there are two options for
electrode placement: anterior-posterior and
anterior-lateral.
ANTERIOR-POSTERIOR PLACEMENT
If a child's chest is small it may be necessary to
place one electrode pad in the centre of the child's
BARE chest (anterior), and the other electrode pad
in the center of the ribcage on the child's BARE
back (posterior) as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Anterior/Posterior Placement
Anterior
Posterior
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