I guess I’m talking about defibrillation. Is it just the movies, or is it how defibrillation actually works in real life ?
I mean, you are trying to revive someone, trying to bring them back to life. What’s the worse thing that can happen ? Why do they start from low voltages and increase it slowly, and get more and more anxious and dramatic every time they say “Go up to 350” or whatever.
I mean, the person is already dead. What’s the risk ? Why do they act so hesitant ? What’s there to lose ?
In: Biology
In real life it is not recommended to shock a stopped heart. The shock is used in resuscitation to reset the heart rhythm.
Alternatively you can use frequent small shocks to recreate a rhythm via an external pacer but I don’t believe that’s what your referring to.
Tldr you don’t shock dead people.
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