How Defibrillator Voltage Works in Resuscitation Efforts

Voltage of a Defibrillator

The electrical shock to the heart provided by an automated external defibrillator (originally measured in volts) shuts down the disordered electrical impulses that lead to cardiac arrest so that a normal heart rhythm can restart—preventing sudden cardiac death. There are several levels of electrical energy that can be used to achieve this, depending on the […]