Supplier shortage of paediatric attenuated defib pads – actions to be taken

July 18, 2022

There is currently a supplier shortage of paediatric attenuated defib pads for use with the Lifepak 1000 AED. It is important that expired pads are kept on the emergency trolley and not discarded.

In the interim, it is recommended that a manual defibrillator (Lifepak 20) is attached at the earliest opportunity (if unsure of location, familarisation of nearest device).

When a Lifepak 20 is not immediately available, and if on visual inspection of Lifepak 1000 attenuated pads the gel is in good condition, then you may use the paediatric attenuated Lifepak 1000 defib pads. If the paediatric attenuated defibs pads available are not in good condition use adult pads and non-attenuated energy (in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.