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Where do standard adult AED pads go?

Use the upper right and lower left chest.

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  1. Upper right chest and lower left chest ✔
  2. Both pads on the abdomen
  3. Both pads beside the spine

Why: This placement sends the shock through the heart. Follow the pictures on the pads because device designs can vary.

Huh, didn't know that: If pads might touch, one may go on the chest and one on the back.

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Answer: Upper right chest and lower left chest. This placement sends the shock through the heart. Follow the pictures on the pads because device designs can vary.

  1. AED Steps www.redcross.org/take-a-class/aed/using-an-aed/aed-steps
    Place one pad on the upper right side of the chest
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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