I am confused. Can somebody explain why the patient caught fire when the paddles were used on him?

-- Barb (barbelaine@hotmail.com), March 24, 2000

Answers

Response to March 23rd episode

The shock from the defib paddles lets off a very strong charge, enough to burn human flesh. Even though they took precautions, the patient's long, thick chest hair would have no trouble igniting under those conditions.

-- Victor (mata9@flash.net), March 24, 2000.