News / CPR & AED

Yes, you can use an AED on a child or infant—and you should. Here's the 2026, AHA-aligned guidance on pediatric pads and dose attenuators, correct pad placement on small chests, and the one rule that matters most: never withhold defibrillation.

CPR keeps blood and oxygen moving when the heart has stopped. A clear beginner's guide to recognizing cardiac arrest, performing compressions, and using an AED — per 2025 AHA guidelines.