Order of amplitude of applied voltages, and inducted
currents required to stimulate VF
Voltage = Current x Resistance
Macroshock
Effects of hand-to-hand 50 Hz alternating
current
|
|
(mA) |
Effect |
|
|
1 |
Tingling
sensation |
|
|
5 |
Pain |
|
|
15 |
Severe
pain, local muscle spasm |
|
|
50 |
Respiratory
muscle spasm |
|
|
80—100 |
Dysrhythmias
with pump failure leading to VF |
Maximum allowable leakage current
< 10 mA
To
induce VF:
100
mA