New approach to defibrillation may improve cardiac arrest outcomes

OHSU study results suggest placing defibrillation pads in the front, back could improve dire survival rate — less than one in 10 people nationwide

By Erik Robinson September 20, 2024 Portland, Oregon

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Joshua Lupton, M.D. (OHSU)

Mohamud Daya, M.D. (OHSU)

Mohamud Daya, M.D., professor of Emergency Medicine in the OHSU School of Medicine.

New approach to defibrillation may improve cardiac arrest outcomes

Joshua Lupton, M.D., a survivor of cardiac arrest, is the lead author on a new study from Oregon Health & Science University suggesting the initial placement of defibrillator pads could make a significant difference in returning spontaneous blood circulation to people in cardiac arrest. (Christine Torres Hicks/OHSU)