Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 Defibrillation Pads - Paediatric (1)

A child in cardiac arrest needs a lower energy dose than an adult, and these paediatric pads handle that automatically on the Powerheart G3. They are the reduced-energy child pads for children under eight years, the age ANZCOR Guideline 7 uses for paediatric pad selection, which the manufacturer also frames as under about 25kg. The G3 detects them on connection and switches to paediatric energy and CPR protocols without any setting to change.

The G3 paediatric pads are non-polarised, so either pad can go in either chest position. They can also be placed front and back on a smaller child, which suits a narrow chest. Pad graphics guide placement to cut hesitation at the scene.

When the pads are connected, the G3's embedded circuitry recognises them and automatically steps the defibrillation energy down to a paediatric level and adjusts the CPR prompts to match. That removes the need for the rescuer to make any energy decision. The pads suit all Powerheart G3 series AEDs, models 9300 and 9390; check the printed expiry on the pack and replace before it passes. The manufacturer part number is REF 9730-002.

A venue covering both adults and children can hold the paediatric and adult G3 sets side by side from the one range here, rather than chasing two suppliers. Call 03 5443 2239 if you need to confirm the right set for your unit.

Features

• Reduced-energy paediatric pads for children under 8 years (ANZCOR Guideline 7 paediatric threshold); the manufacturer also frames this as under about 25kg
• G3 auto-detects them and switches to paediatric energy and CPR protocols
• Non-polarised, with front-and-back placement option for a smaller chest
• Compatible with all Powerheart G3 series AEDs (models 9300 and 9390)
• Check the printed expiry on the pack and replace before it passes
• Manufacturer part number REF 9730-002

Specifications

• Brand: Cardiac Science
• Model: Powerheart AED G3 Defibrillation Pads, Paediatric
• Patient suitability: under 8 years (ANZCOR Guideline 7 paediatric threshold); manufacturer figure under about 25kg
• Compatibility: all Powerheart G3 series AEDs (9300, 9390)
• Configuration: non-polarised, reduced-energy
• Shelf life: see the printed expiry on the pack; replace before it passes
• Part number: REF 9730-002
• Pack: 1 set supplied

Usage

Hold the paediatric pads with your G3 so they are on hand for a child rescue. Connect them to the unit and the G3 recognises them and adjusts to paediatric energy automatically. Place the pads as the graphics show, either in the standard positions or front and back on a smaller child. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use supplied with the pads.

Compliance

The ARTG status of these pads has not yet been confirmed for this listing, so no ARTG claim is made. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use supplied with the product.

Common questions

Do I need to change a setting for a child? No. The G3 detects the paediatric pads on connection and steps the energy down automatically.

Which units do these fit? All Powerheart G3 series AEDs, models 9300 and 9390. They do not fit the G5.

What age and weight are they for? Children under eight years, the ANZCOR Guideline 7 paediatric threshold, which the manufacturer also frames as under about 25kg. Older or heavier patients use the adult pads.

Pair these with a G3 unit from the defibrillators collection. For the difference between adult, child and infant resuscitation technique, read CPR across ages.