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When should you use an AED on someone? When the person doesn't respond and isn't breathing or is only gasping. When you are using an AED, how do you know where to place the pads? The pad placement will be shown on the pad or pad packages. If you are performing CPR on someone and the AED arrives, what do you do? Immediately stop CPR, turn on the AED and follow the prompts. If a child who is choking cannot make a sound or breathe, or has a cough with no sound, what should you do? Begin the steps to help the choking child. The chance of saving the life of a victim of cardiac arrest is best when you combine what things? Start early CPR combined with the use of an AED within a few minutes. What is the most important part of using a mask to give breaths? Making sure there is an airtight seal between that person's face and yours.