Where should AED pads be placed on an 11-month-old infant during CPR?

For an 11-month-old infant, the placement of AED pads is based on safety and effective delivery of therapy. The correct placement involves positioning one pad on the chest and the other on the back, which is often described as between the scapulae and the middle of the chest. This placement ensures that the electric shock delivered by the AED can travel across the heart effectively.

In infants, the body size and the relatively smaller heart necessitate careful pad placement. Using the front and back method minimizes the risk of impedance and maximizes the chances of successful defibrillation.

Other options do not reflect the proper technique. Placing pads on the arms and legs would be ineffective as it does not allow for the shock to traverse the heart. Similarly, placing pads solely on the abdomen does not provide any pathway for the electrical current through the cardiac tissue. This emphasizes the importance of adhering to the recommended protocols for AED pad placement, especially in pediatric populations where anatomy differs significantly from adults.