Where should adult AED pads be placed on a 10-year-old child?

The placement of adult AED pads on a 10-year-old child should follow the standard principles used for adult patients, as the anatomy of a child in this age group is still compatible with these placements. The pads should be positioned with one pad on the upper right side of the chest and the other on the lower left side. This configuration ensures that the defibrillator can effectively deliver an electric shock across the heart, helping to restore a normal rhythm.

Placing the pads in this manner allows the electrical current to travel through the heart efficiently. In contrast, positioning both pads on the left side of the chest would not create a proper pathway for the electrical shock necessary for defibrillation. Similarly, placing one pad on the upper left side and the other on the lower right side would still work, but it’s less optimal than the recommended placement. Lastly, placing the pads across the abdomen does not target the heart at all and would be ineffective for resuscitation efforts.