Heart Failure and the Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

Special Considerations with AED

Placement of the AED Pads Similar special situations exist Hairy Shave (not a Man-scape…just where the pads are) Wet Dry where pads are to be placed Implanted device (LVAD) 1 – 2” from LVAD  Medication patches Remove as a part of your differential diagnosis