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
That’s not how they work! You cannot jump-start a heart that has stopped beating. Defibs are used on hearts that are not beating properly. It shocks the heart to stop it temporarily, allowing it to reset and start beating in sync.
Hollywood is horrible for using accurate medical information. It’s all for show
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