We were recently asked how many shocks an AED could deliver on one battery.
There are a couple of variables to consider, such as- if the AED is monophasic or biphasic (referring to current and whether it is an escalating shock or a fixed energy shock), the patient's transthoracic impedance (variables of patient chest size), and patient's response to shocks.
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http://www.carpentercprsolutions.com/1/post/2014/03/how-many-shocks-can-an-aed-deliver-on-one-battery.html
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