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Why do doctors rub defibrillator paddles together before they shock a patient?
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∙ 12y ago
rub defibrilation pad because during shoke electri current transper pad to the body without lubricant jelly burn the body so before shoke apply jelly on the pad and then give shoke.
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What phase do TV doctors say when about to use a defibrillator on a patient?
clear
How do you use the defibrillator?
Usually you first determine what type of rhythm the heart of the patient is. You charge the defibrillator, add the gel to the paddles, position and make sure to clear everyone before starting the electric current.
Is CPR performed any differently if patient has a defibrillator?
No, CPR isn't performed any differently if patient has a defibrillator.
What is accomplished by externally placing paddles on the chest or internally by opening the chest and exposing the heart to the view of the surgeon with paddles being directly on the heart?
Paddles are used to deliver mild electric shocks, which can stimulate a heart into beating again after it has stopped 2nd Answer: Well . . . When a patient has a type of heart attack in which the heart is just quivering (fibrillating), the heart is shocked either directly with the defibrillator paddles on the heart if the chest is open, or on the bare skin of the chest if not. Keep in mind that the fibrillating heart is pumping little or no blood to the patient's body. The shock STOPS the heart. Doctors have found over the years that a heart stopped in this manner will quite often"reset" and start beating a normal LUB-dub beat the way it should. Sometimes the first shock does not stop the heart, and a second (or more) shocks are given at higher power. But the point is still to STOP the heart! If you watch TV doctors, you may see them 'shocking' a patient through clothing, or see them place the paddles on top of the chest on top of each nipple, or shock, and shock, and shock, and shock . . . like they are trying to stimulate the heart to start beating. ALL of these are not how it's done in real life! (Answerer is trained and certified in the use of an automatic defibrillator.)
What care does a patient receive after implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator?
The patient is monitored for arrhythmias and to ensure that the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is working properly. The physician also watches for signs of infection
Can you do CPR on a patient with a pacemaker with a built in defibrillator?
r u dumb?!
What preparations are required with defibrillation?
vital signs are monitored.Additional tests to measure cardiac damage will be performed.Treatment options will be determined from the outcome of these procedures. The patient's skin is cleansed to remove gel.if necessary, electrical burns are treated
What are the shocker things that the doctor uses to revive a patient?
It is called a defibrillator.
What are the benefits of having a defibrillator implant?
An implanted defibrillator has both risks and benefits to the patient. The implant is used for those who are at risk for cardiac arrest, and in the event of a cardiac arrest, the defibrillator implant could save the patients life by maintaining a steady cardiac rhythm.
How is a zoll defibrillator used?
Zoll is a brand of defibrillator and is used in the same way you would use any other defibrillator machine. It is not recommended that you use one unless you have been trained in the proper use of these machines. Before you use a defibrillator you need to make sure the person is actually in cardiac arrest. Tilt the head back and check the airway to see if they are breathing. Once you have confirmed that the patient is not breathing turn on the defibrillator. Apply the patches to the chest with one on the left side of the chest on the breast area and the second one on the right side below the breast and under the heart. Stand clear of the patient and press the button to shock the patient.
Acronym for device that provides an electrical current to correct a patient's heart rate?
AED automated external defibrillator
What happens after defibrillator is applied?
When used with a heart attack patient who is suffering form arrhythmia or who's heart has stopped completely. The defibrillator causes the muscles of the heart contract, (hopefully) and to return to its normal rhythmic pattern.
