News / Pads & Batteries

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.

The most common reason an AED fails isn't a malfunction — it's an expired pad or battery no one tracked. This complete maintenance checklist keeps every device rescue-ready.