Atropine is often considered a first-line intervention for unstable bradycardia. Unfortunately, atropine often fails when the bradycardia is not vagally-induced and is not indicated for high-level ...

A new observational study suggests the position in which responders initially place the two defibrillator pads on the body may make a significant difference in returning spontaneous blood circulation ...

Physio-Control Inc. is recalling infant/child defibrillation electrodes because the artwork on the pads within the packaging shows incorrect placement instructions for infants.

Contrary to popular belief, placing defibrillator pads on the front and back of the body rather than on the front and side may boost the chances of restoring a person's heartbeat, a new study hints.

Joshua Lupton, M.D., a survivor of cardiac arrest, is the lead author on a new study from Oregon Health & Science University suggesting the initial placement of defibrillator pads could make a ...

Positioning defibrillator pads on the front and back of the body, rather than on the front and side, could be more effective at treating cardiac arrests, new research suggests. When you purchase ...