Journal article
Pad size, orientation, and placement for defibrillation during basic life support: A systematic review
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the impact of defibrillation pad size, orientation, and position on clinical outcomes in adult and paediatric cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm through a systematic review of available evidence.
Methods: A systematic review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024512443). Searches were performed across PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library up to March 31st, 2025. Studies involving adults or children with cardiac arrest …
Authors
Ristagno G; Semeraro F; Raffay V; Stirparo G; Lulic I; Deakin CD; Drennan IR; Del Castillo J; Acworth J; Morley PT
Journal
Resuscitation Plus, Vol. 25, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
9 2025
DOI
10.1016/j.resplu.2025.101030
ISSN
2666-5204