Comment on Risks of CPR
Dazza@lemmy.world 1 year agoYes if the heart has flatlined completely then it won’t be started again by AED. But if they are in cardiac arrest then the heart rate is erratic and can be returned to normal with a defibrillator.
Labonnie@feddit.de 1 year ago
Someone can be in cardiac arrest and have an asystoly or PEA. In fact, whenever someone has an asystoly or PEA they are in cardiac arrest.