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It produces an electrical impulse used to restart the hearts' rhythm after a cardiac arrest.
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Nipple ring defibrilator?
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What is a device uses electric shock to restore heart beat?
A defibrilator
What electronics get teens in trouble?
defibrilator. Answer 2 cell phones, iPods, PDA's, palm's, blackberrys, MP3 players,
Is 1 joul shock made by defibrilator harmful to an adult?
In a healthy adult, this shouldn't be enough to cause any fatal dysrhythmias.
The use of electrical shock to restore the heart's normal rhythm is known as?
Defibrillation also known as cardioversion.
When you suffere from cardiac arrest the paramedics save your life using what?
They will use CPR and possibly use a defibrilator. They can also use drugs such as epinephrine and clot busting drugs.
What is a sentence with the word stopped?
His heart almost stopped at midnight, but the defibrilator revived him.
What does v fifth mean It may be spelled wrong When someone flatlines or something?
Do you mean defib? "Flatline" is what the screen looks like when a person's heartbeat is registering on a monitor and the heart has stopped. A defibrilator is an electrical device that shocks the heart into beating again. You see this on medical dramas all the time. Two paddles are placed on the patient's chest and the electrical current is turned on briefly. Of course, for dramatic purposes it never works the first time so the doctor calls for a higher voltage and shocks the patient again.
What are the four steps of victim assessment in first aid?
To be able to treat a patient correctly, we must first assess them correctly. To do this we make use of 'Signs & Symptoms' - a 'sign' is a signal we can see, hear, smell, taste or touch whereas a 'symptom is information that the patient would give, (pain, nausea, weakness).These 'Signs' come from specific organs in the body that are called 'Vital Organs'. Therefore a sign that comes from a vital organ is called a 'Vital Sign'. We get these from the four 'Vital Organs: 1. Brain - Levels of consciousness, (Fully conscious; semiconscious; unconscious and dead)2. Lungs - Respirations - (between 12 & 20 breaths per minute).3. Heart - Pulse - (between 60 & 100 beets per minute).4. Skin - Temperature - (36.6oc or 98oF) & Colour.
Ischemic cardiomyopathy?
DefinitionIschemic cardiomyopathy is a term that doctors use to describe patients who have reduced heart pumping (squeezing) due to coronary artery disease. These patients often have congestive heart failure."Ischemic" means that an organ (such as the heart) is not getting enough blood and oxygen. "Cardio" means heart and "myopathy" means muscle-related disease.See also:AnginaCoronary artery diseaseHeart failureAlternative NamesIschemic heart disease; Cardiomyopathy - ischemicCauses, incidence, and risk factorsIschemic cardiomyopathy results when the arteries that bring blood and oxygen to the heart are blocked. There is usually a buildup of cholesterol and other substances, called plaque, in the arteries that bring oxygen to heart muscle tissue. Over time, the heart muscle does not work well, and it is more difficult for the heart to fill and pump blood to the body.Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a common cause of congestive heart failure. Patients with this condition may at one time have had a heart attack, angina, or unstable angina. A few patients may not have noticed any previous symptoms.Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the most common type of cardiomyopathy in the United States. It affects approximately 1 out of 100 people, most often middle-aged to elderly men.Risks for this condition include:DiabetesHigh blood pressureHigh cholesterolHigh-fat dietObesityPersonal or family history of heart attack, angina, unstable angina, atherosclerosis, or other coronary artery diseasesSedentary lifestyleSmokingSymptomsPatients with ischemic cardiomyopathy often have symptoms of angina or heart failure.Symptoms of angina include:Chest pain that occurs behind the breastbone or slightly to the left of it. It may feel like tightness, heavy pressure, squeezing, or crushing pain. The pain may spread to the neck, jaw, back, shoulder, or arm.Dizziness or light-headednessFeeling of indigestion or heartburnNausea, vomiting, and cold sweatsSensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations)Shortness of breathUnexplained tiredness after activity (more common in women)Symptoms of heart failure usually develop slowly over time. However, sometimes symptoms start very suddenly and are severe. Common symptoms include:Awakening from sleep after a couple of hours due to shortness of breathCoughFatigue, weakness, faintnessLoss of appetitePulse may feel irregular or rapid, or there may be a sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations)Shortness of breath, especially with activityShortness of breath that occurs after lying downSwelling of feet and ankles (in adults)Swelling of the abdomen (in adults)Signs and testsThe physical examination may be normal, or it may reveal signs of fluid buildup:"Crackles" in the lungs (heard with a stethoscope)Elevated pressure in the neck veinEnlarged liverExtra heart soundsLeg swellingThere may be other signs of heart failure.This condition is usually diagnosed only if a test shows that the pumping function of the heart is too low. This is called a decreased ejection fraction. A normal ejection fraction is around 55 - 65%. Most patients with this disorder have ejection fractions much less than this.Ischemic heart disease can make people more likely to have heart failure and the symptoms and signs noted above when the ejection fraction is normal or near normal. This is due to the abnormal relaxation of the heart (impaired filling). This is sometimes called "diastolic heart failure" or "heart failure with preserved ejection fraction."Tests used to measure ejection fraction include:EchocardiogramGated SPECTMRI of heartVentriculogram performed during a cardiac catheterizationBiopsy of the heart is needed in rare cases to rule out other disorders.Lab tests that may be used to rule out other disorders and assess the condition of the heart include:Blood chemistriesCardiac biochemical markers (CK-MB, troponin)CBCCoronary risk profile (including blood lipid levels)TreatmentThe goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and treat the cause of the condition. If symptoms are severe, you may need to stay in the hospital.A cardiac catheterization might be done to see if you may benefit from coronary artery bypass (CABG) surgery or a balloon procedure (angioplasty), which could improve blood flow to the damaged or weakened heart muscle.The overall treatment of cardiomyopathies is focused on treating heart failure.See also: Heart failureDrugs and treatments that may be used include:ACE inhibitors such as captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, and ramiprilAngiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) such as losartan and candesartanDiuretics, including thiazide, loop diuretics, and potassium-sparing diureticsDigitalis glycosidesBeta-blockers such as carvedilol and metoprololDrugs that dilate blood vessels (vasodilators), such as isosorbide dinitrate or hydralazineSome people may benefit from the following heart devices:Single or dual chamber pacemakerBiventricular pacemakerImplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorLeft ventricular assist device (LVAD)A low-salt diet may be prescribed for adults. Fluid may be restricted in some cases. You can usually continue your regular activities, if you are able.If you smoke or drink alcohol excessively, stop doing so. These habits increase stress on the heart.You may be asked to monitor your body weight daily. Weight gain of 3 or more pounds over 1 or 2 days may indicate fluid buildup (in adults).A heart transplant may be recommended for patients who have failed all the standard treatments and still have very severe symptoms. Recently, implantable, artificial heart pumps have been developed. However, very few patients are able to undergo either of these advanced treatments.Expectations (prognosis)This is a very serious disorder. It is a chronic illness that usually gets worse over time. Infection and other stress on your body from other medical illnesses will also cause symptoms to get worse.It is very important to discuss your situation with your doctor to ensure that you can improve it as much as possible. You can control symptoms of heart failure and angina with medication, lifestyle changes, and by treating any underlying disorder.ComplicationsArrhythmias, including lethal arrhythmiasCardiogenic shockCalling your health care providerGo to the emergency room or call 911 if:You have symptoms of ischemic cardiomyopathyYou have chest pain that is not relieved by rest or nitroglycerinYou pass out (syncope)PreventionThe best way to prevent ischemic cardiomyopathy is to avoid getting heart (cardiovascular) disease (for example, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease).Avoid excessive drinkingEat a healthy dietExercise as much as possibleMaintain a healthy weightSee your doctor to control blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetesStop smokingReferencesHunt SA, Abraham WT, Chin MH, et al. ACC/AHA 2005 Guidelines Update for the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Update the 2001 Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure): developed in collaboration with the American College of Chest Physicians and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation: endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society. Circulation. 2005;112:e154-e235.Dickstein K, Cohen-Solal A, Filippatos G, et al. ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure 2008: the Task Force for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Heart Failure 2008 of the European Society of Cardiology. Developed in collaboration with the Heart Failure Association of the ESC (HFA) and endorsed by the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). Eur Heart J. 2008;29:2388-2442.Hare JM. The dilated, restrictive, and infiltrative cardiomyopathies. In: Zipes DP, Libby P, Bonow RO, Braunwald E, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa; Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 64.
