Self-adhesive pads in defi brillation or cardioversion: risks due to unfamiliarity and recommendations

作     者：Hansol Chung Hansol Chung

作者机构：Department of Emergency MedicineYeungnam University College of MedicineDaegu 42415Republic of Korea 

出 版 物：《World Journal of Emergency Medicine》 (世界急诊医学杂志（英文）)

年 卷 期：2024年第15卷第1期

页      面：64-66页

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学科分类：100218[医学-急诊医学] 1002[医学-临床医学] 1010[医学-医学技术（可授医学、理学学位）] 10[医学] 

基　　金：supported by the 2023 Yeungnam University research grant to H Chung(223A580006) 

主　　题：attached cardio conductive 

摘      要：During cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR),defibrillation,or cardioversion,the use of self-adhesive pads instead of conventional paddles has gradually become *** particular,it was recommended during the COVID-19 pandemic,as it allows defibrillation or cardioversion to be performed without close contact between the rescuer and patient.[1,2]Self-adhesive pads can minimize the downtime of chest compressions before and after defibrillation and protect the patient from electric arc formation,skin burns,and fi *** the pads are attached,electrocardiographic rhythm analysis,defibrillation,synchronous cardioversion,and cardiovascular support are all *** paddles,self-adhesive pads can save time because the application of conductive jelly,repeated positioning,and application of 10-12 kg of pressure on the chest are not *** European Resuscitation Council(ERC)Guidelines 2021 state that the use of self-adhesive pads is recommended in advanced cardiovascular life support(ACLS).[3]Nevertheless,some medical staff still tend to prefer the use of conventional paddles instead of self-adhesive pads in hospitals.