Question

true or false: An individual should be cleared prior to a shock only when convenient

Answer 1

False

Every time before a shock treatment 'clearing' is required. This helps to prevent interruptions in delivering shock to restore the myocardial blood flow. Defibrillator delivers large amount of electric shock (up to 360 Joules) to the dysfunctional heart in order to resume it's pumping function. It is believed that, if anyone is in contact with the patient during this process, they may also get a shock. It is important to ensure that all team members are clear before defibrillation. That is why the professional delivering shock shouts 'I clear, You clear, All clear' before applying shock.