Should an AED be used on a patient with a pacemaker or ICD?

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be used on a patient with a pacemaker or an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), provided that the pads are applied correctly, which is why the selected answer is accurate. When using an AED on a patient with a pacemaker or ICD, the pads should be placed at least one inch away from the device to avoid interference with the functioning of the implanted device.

AEDs are designed to analyze the heart's rhythm and deliver a shock when necessary, regardless of the presence of these implanted devices. It is important to ensure that the AED pads do not overlap the pacemaker or ICD to avoid potential burns or damage to the device itself.

The other options suggest limitations that do not align with the standard emergency procedures in place for using an AED. For instance, turning off a pacemaker is not a practical or necessary action in emergency settings, and there are no age restrictions on AED use based on the patient's age alone. The use of an AED in the presence of a pacemaker or ICD is still indicated as long as proper pad placement is observed.