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Defibrillation is the definitive treatment for the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. Defibrillation consists of delivering a therapeutic dose of electrical energy to the affected heart with a device called a defibrillator. This depolarizes a critical mass of the heart muscle, terminates the arrhythmia, and allows normal sinus rhythm to be reestablished by the body's natural pacemaker, in the sinoatrial node of the heart. Defibrillators can be external, transvenous, or implanted, depending on the type of device used. Some external units, known as automated external defibrillators (AEDs), automate the diagnosis of treatable rhythms, meaning that lay responders or bystanders are able to use them successfully with little, or in some cases no, training.
What else can I help you with?
Why was the cardiac defibrillator created?
to defibrillate why else would you need it?
Can you defibrillate yourself?
You can, but you will die from doing it because it was only made to save people if there dead
Do you defibrillate in cases of asystole"?
No, defibrillation is not used in cases of asystole, as it is a non-shockable rhythm.
Do you defibrillate asystole during cardiac arrest"?
No, defibrillation is not effective for treating asystole during cardiac arrest.
Can you defibrillate a pregnant woman?
you can, but it will kill the woman and her baby inside because it's only made to revive a dead person
In cardiac arrest the AED defibrlillates over time?
If it is a shockable rhythm, the AED will analyze and defibrillate as needed. Continue CPR when not analyzing and/or shocking.
Can you defibrillate a patient in asystole?
No, defibrillation is not effective for patients in asystole because there is no electrical activity in the heart to shock back into a normal rhythm. Instead, other interventions such as CPR and medication may be used to try to restore a heartbeat.
Can you defibrillate a patient experiencing ventricular fibrillation (V fib)?
Yes, a patient experiencing ventricular fibrillation (V fib) can be defibrillated to restore a normal heart rhythm. Defibrillation involves delivering an electrical shock to the heart to help it regain a regular heartbeat.
Can you defribrillate with stents?
Oh, dude, defibrillating is like shocking the heart to get it back on track, and stents are those little tubes they put in your arteries to keep them open. So, using stents to defibrillate would be like trying to fix a flat tire with a hairbrush - technically possible, but definitely not recommended. Stick to the paddles for that one, trust me.
Why is it important to defibrillate as soon as possible in cardiac arrest?
An AED is a device which uses an electrical shock to restart a heart that has failed during cardiac arrest. This device can be crucial, because when the heart stops beating during cardiac arrest, their blood also stops pumping, which can deprive the brain of oxygen and lead to serious brain damage should they survive. The faster the heart is restarted, the higher the chances of survival.
Why are penetrating trauma patients not defibrilated in prehospital paramedic care?
In my experience as an EMT observer, I've never seen this not happen before. If patients need to be defibrillated, they will be. It depends on the ECG readings, the amount of heart stimulating drugs administered, and current condition of the patient. If paramedics and on-line medical control deem it necessary to deliver a shock, they will if necessary. I've never seen code that says to not defibrillate a patient if required.
What is the contraindication for AED?
An Automated External Defibrillator is a very intelligent device. Although its use may not be called for the persons signs symptoms, rarely will its application to a person cause "harm". Reasons why you wouldn't use an AED. If the person is conscious, breathing or has a pulse. Precautions to follow when using an AED: Do not touch the person when the device is analyzing or defibrillating. Do not allow yourself or anyone else to come into contact with the person or the recitation equipment while the device is defibrillating. Do not use alcohol to dry the persons chest. Do not defibrillate around flammable materials. i.e. Gasoline, free flowing oxygen. Do not use Adult pads on a child under age 8 or weighing less than 55lbs unless pediatric equipment specific to the device is not available (local protocols may differ on this and should be followed) Do not use pediatric pads on an adult. They may not deliver enough energy. Do not defibrillate someone who is in contact with water. Move them away from puddles or out of the rain before defibrillating. Do not use an AED on someone wearing a medication patch. With a gloved hand remove the patch before attaching the pads.
