Defibrillation is used in emergency situations as the treatment of choice for ventricular fibrillation (VF), ventricular tachycardia (VT) and pulseless. Not used for patients who are conscious or have a pulse.
Defibrillation is used in emergency situations as the treatment of choice for ventricular fibrillation (VF), ventricular tachycardia (VT) and pulseless. Not used for patients who are conscious or have a pulse.
Defibrillation is used in emergency situations as the treatment of choice for ventricular fibrillation (VF), ventricular tachycardia (VT) and pulseless. Not used for patients who are conscious or have a pulse.
Indications: Is used in emergency situations as the treatment of choice for
ventricular fibrillation (VF) , ventricular tachycardia (VT) and pulseless The most common cause of abrupt loss of cardiac function and sudden cardiac death. Defibrillation is not used for patients who are conscious or have a pulse. Energy Levels: Adult: With monophasic energy levels, deliver the first shock at 360J. If using a biphasic manual defibrillator, use the manufacturers device-specific energy levels, usually 120200 J. Continue at a monophasic energy level of 360 J for further shocks. With a biphasic manual defibrillator, use the device-specific energy levels, usually 120200 J for further shocks. Use device-specific energy levels for an automated external defibrillator (AED). Child (18 yr.): Deliver the first shock at 2 J/kg for a monophasic or biphasic manual defibrillator; use 4 J/kg for subsequent shocks. Use device specific energy levels for an automated external defibrillator (AED). Application: Use handheld paddles or remote adhesive pads. Always use a conducting gel with paddles and apply firm pressure to the chest to ensure good skin contact. Dry moisture off skin; shave excessive hair Methods: Manual or automated.