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Types of Defibrillators
A defibrillator is an electronic device that is used to administer an electric
shock to the heart as a treatment for life-threatening heart rhythm
abnormalities. The defibrillator sends an electric shock of preset voltage to
the heart through the chest wall attempting to restore the normal rhythm of the
heart during ventricular fibrillation. There are three main types of devices
used for defibrillation of the heart.
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs):
Small electronic devices that are
placed in locations where people can quickly respond to sudden cardiac arrest.
These locations range from private office buildings to public gathering areas
such as airports and hospitals.
Implantable Cardioverter - Defibrillator (ICDs): Implanted devices similar to
pacemakers that briefly passes an electric current through the heart. It
includes a pulse generator and one or more leads that constantly monitors the
heartbeat. It is a small computer that operates on a battery that takes signals
from your heart to the ICD and then takes an electric current from the pulse
generator to your heart.
Manual defibrillator: These are the “defibrillator paddles” that are typically
used by physicians in the emergency room and shown on popular TV programs such
as ER and Emergency 31.
Related Health Care Products:
Defibrillators
Types of Defibrillators
Automated External Defibrillators
Implantable Cardioverter
Defibrillator Manufacturers / Resources
Related Health Care Information:
Defibrillation History
Heart Information
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