Estimation of current density distribution under electrodes for external defibrillation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transthoracic defibrillation is the most common life-saving technique for the restoration of the heart rhythm of cardiac arrest victims. The procedure requires adequate application of large electrodes on the patient chest, to ensure...

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Main Authors: Papazov Sava P, Krasteva Vessela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-12-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
Online Access:http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/1/1/7