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    Area of Science:

    • Electrical Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Risk Assessment

    Background:

    • Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) risk assessment is established for alternating currents (AC) but not for Random Complex Waveforms (RCWs).
    • Real-world electrical incidents highlight the need for a method to evaluate VF risk associated with RCWs.
    • Existing methods do not address the complexities of non-random waveforms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a rigorous method for assessing Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) risk in Random Complex Waveforms (RCWs).
    • To enable the quantitative evaluation of electrical hazards posed by RCWs.
    • To extend VF risk assessment capabilities beyond traditional AC waveforms.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel algorithm transforms RCW segment exposure into comparable values.
    • Calculates the "Probable Current" (PC) for all possible exposure durations within an RCW segment.
    • Generates a PC curve by considering all durations and their highest risk currents.
    • Compares the PC curve against a "Justified Current" (JC) curve criterion for VF risk determination.

    Main Results:

    • A theoretical framework for RCW VF risk assessment is presented.
    • Demonstrations and examples illustrate the application of the method.
    • Source code for generating the PC curve is provided, facilitating practical implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented algorithm provides a rigorous method for assessing VF risk in RCWs.
    • This work establishes a foundation for evaluating electrical safety concerning complex, non-random waveforms.
    • The method allows for a more comprehensive understanding of electrical hazards in diverse scenarios.