Template:Defibrillation and cardioversion indications: Difference between revisions
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''It is important to note that the procedure and indications differ between [[defibrillation]] and [[cardioversion]]'' | ''It is important to note that the procedure and indications differ between [[defibrillation]] and [[cardioversion]]'' | ||
===[[Defibrillation]] (Unsynchronized | ===[[Defibrillation]] (Unsynchronized Cardioversion)=== | ||
*[[Adult pulseless arrest|Ventricular fibrillation]] | *[[Adult pulseless arrest|Ventricular fibrillation]] | ||
*[[Adult pulseless arrest|Pulseless ventricular tachycardia]] | *[[Adult pulseless arrest|Pulseless ventricular tachycardia]] | ||
Revision as of 04:56, 5 March 2019
Background
- Low energy shock synchronized with peak of QRS complex
- Machine leads synchronized with patient's EKG rhythm
Indications
It is important to note that the procedure and indications differ between defibrillation and cardioversion