Uploaded on Jan 12, 2026
The Science of the Shock: A Technical Overview of Biphasic Defibrillator Waveforms
Kuteras AED Defibrillator and OEM Defibrillator Module
Kuteras
Defibrillator Module
Ready-to-Integrate Life-
Saving Technology
Defibrillation technology has undergone a significant
evolution, with the biphasic waveform becoming the clinical
and technological standard. This white paper, presented
by Kuteras Technology, delves into the engineering
principles behind this life-saving advancement.
Unlike older monophasic waveforms that deliver current in a
single direction, a biphasic defibrillator delivers a current
flow that reverses direction partway through the shock. This
design achieves two critical goals: higher first-shock efficacy
and the use of lower energy levels (typically 120-200 joules
versus 300-360 joules for monophasic).
Key Advantages of Biphasic Technology:
•Increased Efficacy: Higher probability of terminating
ventricular fibrillation (VF) on the first shock.
•Reduced Myocardial Injury: Lower energy delivery
minimizes potential damage to the heart muscle.
•Enhanced Safety Profile: Decreased risk of post-shock
complications and skin burns.
At Kuteras Technology, our commitment to this advanced standard
is absolute. The sophisticated biphasic waveform generators
developed for our professional-grade biphasic
defibrillator systems inform the reliable shock therapy in
every Kuteras automatic external defibrillator (AED). This core
competency is also encapsulated in our OEM defibrillator module,
providing our partners with certified, state-of-the-art waveform
technology.
Understanding this foundational technology is crucial for medical
directors, procurement specialists, and safety officers tasked with
selecting equipment that offers the best possible patient outcomes.
Choosing a defibrillator with verified biphasic technology is a
decision backed by clinical science and engineering excellence.
KUTERAS Teknoloji Ltd. Şti - Ankara / TURKEY - www.kuteras.com
Kuteras reserves the right to modify this information without prior notice
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