You are getting ready to apply an automated external defibrillator (AED) to a patient in cardiac arrest when you notice a small lump below the skin on his upper abdomen. His wife confirms that it is a pacemaker. You should

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When using an AED on a patient with a pacemaker, it's important to avoid placing the pads directly over the pacemaker device. Instead, the pads should be positioned at least 1 inch away from the pacemaker to prevent damage to the device and ensure effective delivery of the shock.

You Are Getting Ready to Apply an Automated External Defibrillator