AED safety
- Pregnancy: It is harmless to use an AED on a pregnant woman. It gives the mother and her baby the best chance at survival.
- Pacemakers (ICDs): An AED can be used on a patient with a pacemaker or an ICD. Avoid placing AED pads directly on the device.
- Chest hair: If the patient’s chest hair won’t allow the pads to stick on, quickly shave the area where the pads are to be positioned before attaching the AED pads.
- Water: If the patient is lying in a large puddle or submerged in a water body, remove them from the water before using an AED. Do not let the AED or AED pads get wet.