0 the use of an electric current to stop any irregular and dangerous activity in the heart's muscles --
Also, external defibrillation can be used to restore sinus rhythm.
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation are treated with unsynchronized shocks referred to as defibrillation.
This therapy is time-dependent, and the odds of successful defibrillation decline rapidly after the onset of cardiopulmonary arrest.
Administration of an electric shock to the subject's heart, termed defibrillation, is usually needed in order to restore a viable or perfusing heart rhythm.
It is a common cause of cardiac arrest and is usually fatal if not reversed by defibrillation.
Clinical evidence has proved beyond any doubt whatever that early defibrillation and resuscitation services can save more lives.
Clinical evidence proves conclusively that early defibrillation and resuscitation save lives, so we have put defibrillators in public places.
Extended training to the full standard takes two months' full-time study and includes training in infusion, intubation, defibrillation and the administration of drugs.
