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    There are several types of defibrillators that are used to treat cardiac arrhythmias by delivering electric shocks to the heart. Manual external defibrillators require training to use and deliver shocks through pads placed on the chest, typically found in hospitals. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) use computers to analyze heart rhythms and can advise users without training when a shock is needed, making them suitable for use in public spaces. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators constantly monitor a patient's heart rhythm and can automatically deliver shocks when arrhythmias are detected. Wearable cardiac defibrillators are portable devices that monitor the heart 24/7 but are less common than

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    There are several types of defibrillators that are used to treat cardiac arrhythmias by delivering electric shocks to the heart. Manual external defibrillators require training to use and deliver shocks through pads placed on the chest, typically found in hospitals. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) use computers to analyze heart rhythms and can advise users without training when a shock is needed, making them suitable for use in public spaces. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators constantly monitor a patient's heart rhythm and can automatically deliver shocks when arrhythmias are detected. Wearable cardiac defibrillators are portable devices that monitor the heart 24/7 but are less common than

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    Difibrilattor

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    There are several types of defibrillators that are used to treat cardiac arrhythmias by delivering electric shocks to the heart. Manual external defibrillators require training to use and deliver shocks through pads placed on the chest, typically found in hospitals. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) use computers to analyze heart rhythms and can advise users without training when a shock is needed, making them suitable for use in public spaces. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators constantly monitor a patient's heart rhythm and can automatically deliver shocks when arrhythmias are detected. Wearable cardiac defibrillators are portable devices that monitor the heart 24/7 but are less common than

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    Defibrillators


    Manual External

     Pick amount of charge of


    shock that will be given
    through pads placed on
    chest, usually found in
    hospitals
     Requires training to use
    Manual Internal

     Same as manual external except pads are in direct


    contact with the heart
    Usually found
    operating rooms
    Automated External (AED)

     Uses computer to analyze


    heart then suggest
    whether a shock is needed
    or not
     Usually found in public
    places
     Made simpler for anyone
    to use
    Implantable Cardioverter
     Similar to pacemakers,
    constantly monitor
    patients heart and
    administer shocks when
    needed
     Limitation – cannot
    distinguish when heartbeat
    changes due to exercise
    and other activities
    Wearable Cardiac

     Portable defibrillator
    that is worn as a vest,
    monitors heart 24/7
     Not as common as
    others
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