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Can the AED accidentally shock someone who doesn’t need a shock?

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Can the AED accidentally shock someone who doesn’t need a shock?

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Not likely. The AED is designed to only shock VF. It will not shock any other heart rhythm. Nevertheless, AEDs are not perfect and in 1% of cases it may shock a rhythm other than VF. That’s why it should only be attached to a person who is unconscious and has collapsed.

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