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Yes, the pacemaker is obviously malfunctioning. Just try to not place the pad directly over the pacemaker. Typically however this is not a problem as a pacemaker is usally located near the left shoulder and the pads go on the right shoulder and left side.
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∙ 8y agoAbsolutely!
CPR is performed exactly the same on a person with an implanted pacemaker as on someone without out.
There IS a slight difference in procedure in using the AED, though: Do not place either of the AED pads directly over the lump of the pacemaker, if visible. Move the pad so that it isn't touching the bulge or the other pad.
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∙ 11y agoYes.
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What are the names of two devices that are inserted into the body to electrically shock the heart into regular rhythm?
Pacemaker Defibrillator
Can a pacemaker defibrillator b reversed?
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Is CPR performed any differently if patient has a defibrillator?
No, CPR isn't performed any differently if patient has a defibrillator.
How does pacemaker help?
Most common use of a pacemaker is to have it help the heart keep its rhytm, but they can also be set up to act as a an integrated defibrillator to shock start the heart if it should stop.
Can you do CPR on a patient with a pacemaker with a built in defibrillator?
r u dumb?!
What does a doctor do if the pacemaker is not functioning?
If your pacemakers are not functioning correctly, then a doctor will often use a defibrillator to shock them back into normal usage. Your pacemakers send electrical pulses to your cardiac muscles signaling them when it is time to contract. When these pacemakers (cells) are not functioning correctly, then the doctor will use the defibrillator to change their electrical currents, this way the pacemaker cells are fixed.
Is an artificial pacemaker an implanted device that acts as an automatic defibrillator?
yes my gradpa has one and so yes it is
What are the two approaches used to insert devises that electrically shock the heart into regular rhythm?
pacemaker, cardioverter-defibrillator
What are the main components of a implantable cardioverter-defibrillator?
Similar in structure to a pacemaker, an ICD has three main components: a generator, leads, and an electrode
Which procedure cannot be used with pacemakers or metallic implants?
MRI is contra-indicated in the presence of a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other metallic implant.
How do you fix cardiac arrhythmia?
If you are referring to atrial fibrillation, there are several medications used to prevent recurrence, or to control the heart rate. If you are referring to ventricular fibrillation, correction and prevention frequently requires the insertion of a defibrillator and possibly a pacemaker. If you are having frequent ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation, your heart is very damaged and a defibrillator/pacemaker may be the only way to prevent sudden death.
If a person is on pacemaker will a visit to a high altitude affect him?
If a person is on pacemaker how will high altitude affect him?
