ICD: Defibrillation
ICD defibrillation treating ventricular fibrillation (VF), and ventricular tachycardia (VT) where ATP has been unsuccessful
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Claude Beck
Claude Schaeffer Beck (1894-1971) was an American Cardiac Surgeon. Described two cardiac compression triads (1935); first successful use of a defibrillator on a human (1947)
Defibrillation Basics
The ACEM fellowship focuses on ARC guidelines for defibrillation. See this post for the current standards of practise and controversies.
Defibrillation Pads and Paddles
Defibrillation pads are used to facilitate cardioversion and defibrillation; some allow ECG monitoring and external pacing; paddles are becoming obsolete
Clear!!!
LITFL's 'American ER Doc Gone Walkabout' Rick Abbott tells us about his personal adventures with 'hands on' defibrillation and cardioversion... Are you ready for CPR with no interruptions?