Showing posts with label Defibrillation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Defibrillation. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

On the Horizon: Shock - Administered Uninterrupted Chest Compressions

Originally Published: Modern Resident, Dec/Jan 2013

Original Author: Meaghan Mercer, DO University of Nevada Las Vegas

Submitted by: Rachel Engle, DO; Joe Lex, MD MAAEM FAAEM, Temple University Hospital
 
It is important to revisit and challenge dogma in medicine. When you think of defibrillation you hear the word "CLEAR" and know your primary job in that one instant is to make sure that none of the medical professionals participating in that code situation are at risk of receiving a life threatening shock. However, with the advent of gel adhesive pads is it still dangerous?