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Abstract
Hands-on defibrillation (HOD) is the practice of providing uninterrupted chest compression during the delivery of defibrillator shocks. The practice of HOD may be safer than traditionally thought and improve outcomes by minimizing interruptions to compressions, but adopting such a change in long-established protocols would require healthcare provider buy in. This research project investigates the attitudes of first responders and medical directors on the matter.