AED Defibrillator Electrodes

AED Defibrillator electrodes / pads are the part that provides the transfer of defibrillation energy to the body by adhering to the chest of the patient who is thought to have a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Automatic defibrillator electrodes consist of gel and adhesive. When the automatic defibrillator electrodes used during sudden cardiac arrest are attached to the patient’s chest, the gel presents in the electrodes increases the quality of the ECG rhythm and applied energy between the patient and the . Thus, the taken ECG rhythm is more healthy and the possible applied defibrillation process is more effective. Since disposable  have an expiration date, it is useful to check their expiration dates. Otherwise, if the expired electrode is to be used, the quality of the ECG analysis may be affected and / or the effect of defibrillation may be reduced. This may result in misdiagnosis or ineffective defibrillation.

When using an automatic defibrillator device, the patient is referred to as a child if the patient is under 8 years of age or less than 25 Kg. In this case, pediatric  electrode should be used in automatic defibrillators.