As long as the adhesive pads are placed correctly on dry skin and the user stands clear, it’s usually safe to use a defib if someone is lying on a wet or metal surface. | Resuscitation Council UK

DEFIB PT. V: Paddles VS Pads. There is no feeling in medicine like getting defibrillation paddles in your hands and applying them to the chest for a manual defibrillation. It is one of the most immediately empowering tactile experiences a medical provider could have. Unfortunately, Hollywood actors are the only people who really get to experience this now (Though thanks to shows like The Pitt even Hollywood is moving away from that ritual). Pads have proven to be more effective at virtually ever