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

作　　者：Hansol Chung 

机构地区：[1]Department of Emergency Medicine,Yeungnam University College of Medicine,Daegu 42415,Republic of Korea

出　　处：《World Journal of Emergency Medicine》2024年第1期64-66,共3页世界急诊医学杂志（英文）

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

摘　　要：During cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR),defibrillation,or cardioversion,the use of self-adhesive pads instead of conventional paddles has gradually become common.In 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 re.Once the pads are attached,electrocardiographic rhythm analysis,defibrillation,synchronous cardioversion,and cardiovascular support are all possible.Unlike 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 needed.The 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.

关 键 词：ATTACHED cardio conductive 

分 类 号：R459.7[医药卫生—急诊医学]