History of Defibrillation (original) (raw)

The chapter on the history of defibrillation covers the evolution of cardiac arrest treatment, focusing on the critical role of defibrillation in patient survival. It outlines the objectives of assessing cardiac arrest patients, emphasizing the importance of early defibrillation and CPR, and detailing the advancements from manual techniques to modern automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Historical milestones such as the development of the first external defibrillator in 1956 by Dr. Zoll and the popularity of CPR techniques established by Dr. Kouwenhoven reflect the ongoing innovations that enhance emergency medical responses to cardiac arrest situations.