Eli5: I understand that CPR is given to a person that has no pulse then what is a defibrillator used for.

Question

Often times in TV shows and movies defibrillator is used when someone has a slow or no pulse but isn’t that wrong? Could some explain what the purpose of defibrillator is used for? And do shows and movie even do research before shooting the scene?

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Answer 1

Different tools for different purposes. CPR keeps the brain oxygenated when breathing has stopped. Defibrillation starts or normalizes a stopped or irregular heartbeat.