Defibtech DDU-100 - Applying Pads to the Patient

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If not needed for immediate use, the pad package can then be
stored in the pad storage slot in the back of the DDU-100 AED.
After connecting the pads connector to the unit, push the pad
package, with the pictures on the package facing up and out,
rounded end first, into the pad holder compartment on the back of
the AED. When the pad pack is fully inserted, press the pad cable
into the groove in the back of the unit to hold it in place and tuck any
excess cable behind the pad package.
4.4.5 Applying Pads to the Patient
Correctpadplacementisessentialforeffectiveanalysisofthepatient’scardiacrhythmand
subsequentshockdelivery(ifrequired).Removethepadsfromthepadpackagebytearingthe
packagealongthedottedlinenearthetopofthepackage.Removethepadsfromthepackage
and follow the directions and diagram showing proper defibrillation pad placement located on the
debrillationpadpackage.Peelofftheprotectivebackingfromeachpadbeforeplacingitasshown
onthepictureonthepad.Peelthebackingoffonlywhenthepadisreadytobeplaced.Placethe
padswiththestickysideofthepadonthepatient’sskin.Padplacementoninfantsorchildren
under8yearsisdifferentthanplacementforadultsorchildren8yearsorolder.Placethepadsas
shown in the diagram.
For adults and children 8 years or older use adult
pads:Placeonepadjustbelowthepatient’sright
collarboneasshowninthepicture.Placethesecond
padovertheribsonthepatient’sleftsidebelowthe
left breast, also as shown.
For infants and children under 8 use child/infant
pads:Placeonepadinthecenterofchestandback,
as shown.