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When a defibrillator is being used it is important that nobody standing nearby is touching the patient?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, the shock can be conducted to another person thru the patient, or any metal on a bed or Gurney .
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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
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.
Where do position AED or defibrillator pads in a chest of a patient with anterior chest burns?
One Pad on the side of the heart, and top of the left breast.
Should a defibrillator be used on a patient with a mechanical heart valve replacement?
Yes. A damaged valve - the worst case scenario - is preferable to death by ventricular fibrillation.
Define microshock and how defibrillator would be used to treat?
lMicroshock is a risk in patients with intracardiac conductors, such as external pacemaker electrodes or saline filled catheters, within the heart. A current as low as 10uAmps directly through the heart, may send a patient directly into Ventricular Fibrillation. For example a patient is holding onto his/her bed with left hand and reaches out with right hand and touches a device that has a broken wire inside of it and that wire is touching the inside case of said device. This would cause the person to receive a microshock and possibly send them into V-fib. A defibrillator can be used after a person receives a microshock and they go into V-fib. In V-fib the heart is not pumping blood to a person organs, the heart is fluttering instead of beating. The purpose of a defibrillator is to stop the heart, and hopefully if the heart is healthy enough it will start up into a life sustaining rythem. The following is what v-fib looks like on an ECG.
Is CPR performed any differently if patient has a defibrillator?
No, CPR isn't performed any differently if patient has a 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
What phase do TV doctors say when about to use a defibrillator on a patient?
clear
Can you do CPR on a patient with a pacemaker with a built in defibrillator?
r u dumb?!
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person before delivery a shock with AED?
This is important because any movement of the patient will make a false reading inside the AED. The machine is actually looking for a particular rhythm while the pads are connected to the chest. What it is seeing is very much alike to what is seen on an EKG. The AED will only shock if there are 2 rhythms present: Ventricular Fibrillation, or the quivering of the heart before it actually stops; and ventricular tachycardia which is defined as over 180 beats per minute.
What are the shocker things that the doctor uses to revive a patient?
It is called a defibrillator.
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.
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 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.
What is standing pulse?
It is the taking of the patient's pulse when he/she is in the standing position.
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.
