Why is the pads of a defibrillator on the top right and bottom left of the torso!


Question:

Why is the pads of a defibrillator on the top right and bottom left of the torso when the heart is on the left


Answers:

The easiest "lamens terms" answer I can give you is: the electrical charge from the pads has to travel completely through the heart in order to jump-start it. The top right & bottom left placement is the best in order to ensure this happens.




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