Ventricular fibrillation and defibrillation.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Cardiac arrest in children is not often due to a disturbance in rhythm that is amenable to electrical defibrillation, contrary to the situation in adults. When a shockable rhythm is present, defibrillation using an external electric shock applied at an early stage after pre-oxygenation and chest compressions is of proven efficacy. Success at conversion of ventricular fibrillation is dependent on the delay before delivering the shock and defibrillation efficiency, which is itself a function of thoracic impedance, energy dose and waveform.
Medical subject headings
- Defibrillators
- Emergency Medical Services
- Heart Arrest
- Ventricular Fibrillation