Can I Use It On An Infant Or Child - Philips HeartStart Home Owner's Manual

Can I use it on an infant or a child?
Yes. For children younger than 8 years or
those who weigh less than 55 pounds,
special HeartStart Infant/Child SMART Pads
are recommended. When used with these
special pads, the HeartStart delivers less
energy, and the optional CPR instructions
are tailored for use on a child.
Infants and children more often become
unresponsive due to breathing or other
issues than to heart problems. Perform
CPR first before calling for 911/EMS or
using the HeartStart.
For children 8 years or older, or who weigh
55 pounds or more, use the adult pads that
come with the HeartStart.
WARNING: If you are not sure about the
child's exact age or weight, or if infant/child pads
are not available, DO NOT DELAY TREATMENT.
Use the adult pads, but place them on the
child's chest and back, as shown on page 14.
(With the adult pads on a child, the optional
CPR coaching will be for an adult.) To treat
an infant or child:
·
Perform infant/child CPR while a bystander
calls 911/EMS and brings the HeartStart.
·
If no bystander is available, perform 1-2
minutes of CPR before calling 911/EMS,
then apply the HeartStart.
·
If you witnessed the child's collapse, call EMS
immediately and then get the HeartStart.
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