Will medical examination gloves protect rescuers from defibrillation voltages during hands-on defibrillation? tech./dosim.

Exposure

• • touch current
• • therapeutic/medical device
  • electrotherapy
  • electric injuries/electrocution

Comments on this article

• Weingart SD (2013): A note of caution on the performance of hands-on biphasic defibrillation
• Deakin CD (2012): Clinical examination gloves - fit only for their intended purpose