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Original Article

Defibrillator design and development–a review

Pages 5-15 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

This article discusses what is currently known about ventricular fibrillation (VF) and follows the historical development of efforts to deal with it. The modern damped sinusoidal defibrillator is examined in detail and associated hazards and safety standards are considered. Advice is given concerning the choice of defibrillators.

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