How should AED pads be placed on a person with a pacemaker?

When using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on a person with a pacemaker, the primary consideration is to ensure that the AED pads are not placed directly over the pacemaker. This is because the electrical current delivered by the AED could potentially interfere with the function of the pacemaker or cause injury to the person.

The correct placement, therefore, involves positioning the AED pads away from the pacemaker but still adhering to the guidelines for proper pad placement. Placing the pads as long as they are not directly over the device ensures that the shock can be delivered effectively without causing complications. Maintaining this distance allows for both the defibrillation to occur safely and for the pacemaker to continue functioning appropriately if needed.

This approach does not necessitate the pads being positioned in a specific location as long as the essential criterion of avoiding direct contact with the pacemaker is met.