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?
