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Can you tell me are defibrillator pads ever used on the upper thighs?

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Defib pads: We generally do not put defibrillator pads on the thighs. We want the energy discharge to be closer to the heart and not to lose energy from distance.

Answered 9/28/2016

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No: The chest is used since you need the electrical current near the heart to restart it.

Answered 3/30/2014

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