Defibrillators Found to Be Safe for Children
Portable defibrillators that shock faltering hearts back to normal rhythms are safe for children ages 1 to 8, according to guidelines published in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Assn.
“Extending their use to younger children may mean more children’s lives may be saved,” said Dr. Ricardo Samson, lead author of the statement and an associate pediatrics professor at the University of Arizona.
Automated defibrillators are increasingly being installed in airports and other public places and have shown they can save the lives of adults and adolescents.
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