The staff educator is teaching a CPR class. Which of the following aspects of defibrillation should the educator stress to the class?
A) Apply the paddles directly to the patient's skin.
B) Use a conducting medium between the paddles and the skin.
C) Always use a petroleum-based gel between the paddles and the skin.
D) Any available liquid can be used between the paddles and the skin.
Ans: B
Feedback:
Use multifunction conductor pads or paddles with a conducting medium between the paddles and the skin (the conducting medium is available as a sheet, gel, or paste). Do not use gels or pastes with poor electrical conductivity.
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