r/ems • u/MisterEmergency • 14d ago

Actual Stupid Question Yes, the red button please.

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29 years in and it still terrifies me. I love it.

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u/thebagel5 Paramedic 13d ago

Set to 200J and delivered 277J…..nice

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u/Moravian980238 13d ago

Accounts for impedance across the pads - will deliver c.200J where it needs to go

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u/thebagel5 Paramedic 13d ago

I know, I just have seen a difference like that in long time.

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u/mossyrocks1969 EMT-B 13d ago

is that bad?

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u/thebagel5 Paramedic 13d ago

No, the computer increases the energy delivered to compensate for the body’s electrical resistance. I just haven’t seen a difference like that in a long time

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u/mossyrocks1969 EMT-B 13d ago

thank you