Contrary to popular belief, placing defibrillator pads on the front and back of the body rather than on the front and side may boost the chances of restoring a person's heartbeat, a new study hints.
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Placing Defibrillator Pads on the Chest and Back, Rather Than Both on the Chest, Could More Than Double Survival Rates
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people experience cardiac arrest outside of hospitals. For most, the odds are grim. Only about 10% survive. But what if a simple change in how we use ...
A new observational study suggests the position in which responders initially place the two defibrillator pads on the body may make a significant difference in returning spontaneous blood circulation ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Rapeepong Puttakumwong via Getty Images Contrary to popular belief, placing defibrillator ...
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