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What is the purpose of electrical shock therapies in arrhythmias?
What is the purpose of electrical shock therapies in arrhythmias?
Which type of defibrillator is designed to deliver synchronized shock?
Which type of defibrillator is designed to deliver synchronized shock?
What type of defibrillator is capable of analyzing the rhythm and shocking appropriately based on an internal program?
What type of defibrillator is capable of analyzing the rhythm and shocking appropriately based on an internal program?
What type of defibrillator is not designed to deliver synchronized shock and rather recommends a non-synchronized shock for both monomorphic and polymorphic VTs?
What type of defibrillator is not designed to deliver synchronized shock and rather recommends a non-synchronized shock for both monomorphic and polymorphic VTs?
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Which type of defibrillator uses voice and visual prompts to guide lay users and health care providers to safely defibrillate the appropriate rhythm?
Which type of defibrillator uses voice and visual prompts to guide lay users and health care providers to safely defibrillate the appropriate rhythm?
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Study Notes
Electrical Shock Therapies in Arrhythmias
- Used to restore normal heart rhythm during arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia.
- Effective in terminating life-threatening arrhythmias and stabilizing the patient’s heart function.
Synchronized Shock Defibrillator
- Designed to deliver a synchronized shock during specific phases of the cardiac cycle.
- Reduces the risk of inducing further arrhythmias and is primarily used for conditions like atrial fibrillation.
Automatic Defibrillator
- Capable of analyzing the patient's heart rhythm.
- Administers shocks based on an internal algorithm, ensuring appropriate treatment based on the detected arrhythmia.
Non-Synchronized Shock Defibrillator
- Not intended for synchronized shock delivery.
- Recommends a non-synchronized shock for both monomorphic and polymorphic ventricular tachycardias.
Public Access Defibrillator (PAD)
- Utilizes voice and visual prompts to guide non-medical users and healthcare professionals.
- Ensures that users can safely and effectively defibrillate individuals experiencing specific heart rhythm issues.
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