diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
index f00271fee8..8f94391621 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
@@ -492,6 +492,7 @@
 	M.Weaken(rand(10,25))
 	M.updatehealth()
 	apply_brain_damage(M)
+	M.adjustHalLoss(40) // Moderate amount of halloss for EVERYONE being defibbed. Defibs feel like being kicked in the chest by a mule. Shit hurts if you're awake.
 	SSgame_master.adjust_danger(-20)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/shockpaddles/proc/apply_brain_damage(mob/living/carbon/human/H)