Laypersons should use which device to treat lethal ventricular dysrhythmias that occur outside a hospital setting?
a. Automatic external defibrillator
b. Carbon dioxide detector
c. Pocket mask
d. Transcutaneous pacemaker
A
Because of the ease of use and efficacy in treating lethal ventricular dysrhythmias, automatic external defibrillators are recommended to be placed in a variety of public settings where they may be used by laypersons.
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