Critical Care

New Defibrillation Approach Improves Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
A new study suggests that the initial positioning of defibrillator pads may significantly impact the likelihood of restoring spontaneous circulation after defibrillation in individuals experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. More...23 Sep 2024





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