You are treating a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest. The patient has a long congenital cardiac history and had a pacemaker implanted a year ago. How will this information change the EMT's use of the AED during arrest management?
A) In a pediatric patient, the use of an AED is contraindicated if the patient has an implanted pacemaker
B) The AED can be used, with the adhesive pads being placed over, or beside, the implanted pacemaker
C) The AED can be used, but only half of the normal pediatric energy level should be used during defibrillatory shocks
D) The AED can be used, but the adhesive pad should not be placed directly over the pacemaker
D) The AED can be used, but the adhesive pad should not be placed directly over the pacemaker
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