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Topic 1042 Version 31.0 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/automated-external-defibrillators/print 17/19 7/6/23, 11:27 AM Automated external defibrillators - UpToDate GRAPHICS Options for hands-free pacemaker/defibrillator pad positioning Positioning options for hands-free pacemaker/defibrillator pads showing anterior/lateral positioning (left) and anterior/posterior positioning (right). Graphic 103268 Version 2.0 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/automated-external-defibrillators/print 18/19 7/6/23, 11:27 AM Automated external defibrillators - UpToDate Contributor Disclosures Thomas D Rea, MD, MPH Grant/Research/Clinical Trial Support: Philips [Rhythm analysis algorithm]; Stryker [Brain Oximetry]. All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. Mickey S Eisenberg, MD, PhD No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. Richard L Page, MD No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 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