CARDIOVERSION VS. DEFIBRILLATION
Updated 10 /24
Cardioversion is a form of shock treatment
sometimes used for Atrial Fibrillation. It is
used to change the heart rhythm from Atrial fibrillation
to a normal rhythm( sinus rhythm).The shock
is done on the R wave of the EKG. Typically,
it is not an emergency.
sometimes used for Atrial Fibrillation. It is
used to change the heart rhythm from Atrial fibrillation
to a normal rhythm( sinus rhythm).The shock
is done on the R wave of the EKG. Typically,
it is not an emergency.
Defibrillation is a form of shock treatment
used for Ventricular fibrillation.This is a life
threatening rhythm and the shock is done as
an emergency.There is usually no pulse and
the patient is unresponsive.
and Sessions 18
Heart and lungs work together.
posted by Margaret at
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