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 ?
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Nah in real life we usually give the highest dose possible for defibrillation. Cardio version is a little different. But bringing somebody back we give the highest safest dose. We don’t want to futs around with shocking multiple times. Especially in obese patients where the current needs to travel further.
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