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Which level of current passing through the chest is identified as capable of causing ventricular fibrillation and death?

  1. A. 1 milliampere
  2. B. 10 milliamperes
  3. C. 50 milliamperes
  4. 100–200 milliamperesCorrect

Why D is correct

NEETS Mod. 1 §1-4 states that roughly 100–200 mA through the chest causes ventricular fibrillation and death. One milliampere is merely perceptible, and approximately 10 mA causes a muscular freeze preventing release of the conductor.

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