What problems can defibrillators fix, and why can’t we use them with all cases? Why is there, apparently, a time limit on their use for a patient?
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Defibrillators do only one thing — jolt the heart muscles. But the muscles need structure, healthy cells and a healthy nervous system to continue functioning.
Think of a defibrillator like the starter motor in a car. The starter uses power from the battery to crank the pistons to get the engine going. Then the starter motor stops adding energy to the system, because the engine is going by itself, burning gasoline.
The starter can’t drive the pistons for very long before it burns out or drains the battery. The starter can’t make pistons fire if the pistons are damaged. The starter can’t run the engine without gasoline providing power. Etc, etc.
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