Where do I place AED electrode Pads?

AED pads are placed in slightly different spots depending if the victim is an adult, child, or infant. Additionally, in cases of children under 8 years old (usually 55 lb or less) child/pediatric pads should be used if available.

Adult AED Pad Placement: Place AED electrode pads on an Adult by placing one electrode pad on the individual’s upper right chest and the other electrode pad on the adult’s left side of the chest just below the armpit on the rib cage. Adult AED electrode pads ALWAYS have a diagram showing where to place them on the body. 

Child AED Pad Placement: To place AED electrode pads on a child using pediatric electrode pads, ALWAYS follow the provided diagram on the electrode pads. This will always be provided on these electrode pads. In the case of a pediatric attenuating accessory (pediatric key), you would use adult electrode pads in the configuration shown on the item.

Infant AED Pad Placement: To place AED electrode pads on an infant, place the electrode pads (these are the pediatric/child pads) on the middle of the infant’s chest and in the middle of the back according to the diagram on the electrode pad packaging.