The defibrillator consists of two paddles, 12cm in diameter, which are placed in firm contact with the chest wall. One paddle is placed to the right of the breast bone (sternum) at the level of the ...

AEDs, or public defibrillators, are designed to be used by anyone. Try to stay calm and follow the directions that the device gives you. Share on Pinterest Aria sandi Hasim/Getty Images A ...

Last time, I started talking about how on TV shows, defibrillating the heart with the wired-up paddles always works beautifully, after the heart monitor has gone flat, emitting only a mournful ...

Dr. William O'Neill answers the question: 'What Is A Defibrillator?' — -- Question: What is a defibrillator and how does it work? Answer :A defibrillator is an electrical device that provides a ...