This "discussion" has been going around the office lately. To shock, or not to shock a trauma code. Protocols here dictate that we do not shock arrest as te result of trauma. How do we know the trauma wasn't caused by arrest?
What harm is there in placing an AED on a patient and seeing if there's shockable rhythm? I've searched google and can't find a reason for the protocols, only that it's there.
Opinions?
What harm is there in placing an AED on a patient and seeing if there's shockable rhythm? I've searched google and can't find a reason for the protocols, only that it's there.
Opinions?