Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G5 Defibrillation Pads - Paediatric (1)

The defining feature of these pads is the automatic energy reduction: connect them to the Powerheart G5 and the unit steps its output down to a level set for a child. They are the paediatric pads for children under 8 years, the age ANZCOR Guideline 7 uses for paediatric pad selection, which the manufacturer also frames as under about 25kg. They are sized for a child's chest and deliver a child-appropriate dose.

A child's body has less mass than an adult's and needs less energy to treat. The G5 paediatric pads are built so the defibrillator reduces the joules it delivers to a level suited to a child, and that reduction activates only once the pads are connected to a G5 unit. The rescuer makes no energy decision; connecting the pads does the work.

The pads are non-polarised, so either pad can go in either chest position, and the pad graphics guide placement at the scene. Check the printed expiry on the pack and replace before it passes. The manufacturer part number is REF XELAED003C. Holding a paediatric set alongside the adult pads means a venue is covered for both groups.

Order the paediatric set with the adult pads in one go and the right pad is on hand for either patient. If you are matching pads to your unit, call 03 5443 2239 and we will confirm the right set.

Features

• Paediatric pads for children under 8 years (ANZCOR Guideline 7 paediatric threshold); the manufacturer also frames this as under about 25kg
• Reduce the G5's energy output to a child-appropriate level
• Energy reduction activates only once connected to a G5 unit
• Non-polarised, so either pad goes in either chest position
• Check the printed expiry on the pack and replace before it passes
• Manufacturer part number REF XELAED003C

Specifications

• Brand: Cardiac Science
• Model: Powerheart AED G5 Defibrillation Pads, Paediatric
• Patient suitability: under 8 years (ANZCOR Guideline 7 paediatric threshold); manufacturer figure under about 25kg
• Compatibility: Powerheart G5 AED
• Configuration: non-polarised, reduced-energy
• Shelf life: see the printed expiry on the pack; replace before it passes
• Part number: REF XELAED003C
• Pack: 1 set supplied

Usage

Hold the paediatric pads with your G5 so they are ready for a child rescue. Connect them and the G5 reduces its energy output automatically; no setting is changed by hand. Place the pads as the graphics show, with either pad in either position. 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

How does the energy get reduced for a child? The G5 recognises the paediatric pads on connection and lowers its joule output automatically. The reduction only activates once the pads are connected to a 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 G5 pads.

Do they fit the G3? No. These are G5 pads. The G3 uses its own paediatric set.

Pair these with a G5 unit from the defibrillators collection. For how compression depth and technique change with a child's size, see CPR across ages.