Described herein is a pad (1; 1') for administering a cardiac massage comprising:- a first layer (2) configured for being applied on the chest of a patient; and- a second layer (4) coupled to said first layer, the second layer being configured for receiving an action by an operator administering the cardiac massage,wherein:said first layer (2) is made of a material having an average value of the transmitted force, in an impact test at ambient conditions according to EN1621-1 at an energy of 10 J, lower than 25 kN.