15/06/2026
π‘ Yes! You can still use a AED if the person you are performing CPR on has a pacemaker.
β οΈ However, you need to be careful where you place the pads!
β€οΈ Avoid placing a pad directly over the pacemaker or implantable device.
β€οΈ Place the pads slightly to the side or just above the device.
β€οΈ Leave a gap of at least 8 centimetres, this is about the size of a credit card.
β€οΈ It checks the heart and only gives a shock if needed, even with a pacemaker in place.
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