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OBJECTIVE
.Define defibrillation. 1
.State the purpose of defibrillation. 2
.Describe the mechanism of defibrillation. 3
Identify the equipment used in defibrillation and. 4
its preparation
Demonstrates the procedure of defibrillation. 5
Identify the precautions to be observe in. 6
.defibrillation
Describe the complications associated with. 7
.defibrillation
Describe the care after defibrillation. 8
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Defibrillation
Definition:
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Purpose:
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Precautions:
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Mechanism:
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Preparation:
After help is called for, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) is begun and continued until
the caregivers arrive and set up the defibrillator.
Electrocardiogram leads are attached to the patient's
chest.
Gel or paste is applied to the defibrillator paddles, or
two gel pads are placed on the patient's chest.
The caregivers verify lack of a pulse.
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Care after defibrillation:
The patient's cardiac status, breathing, and vital
signs are monitored until he or she is stable.
An electrocardiogram and chest x ray are taken.
The patient's skin is cleansed to remove gel or
paste, and, if necessary, ointment is applied to
burns.
An intravenous line provides additional
medication, as needed.
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Complications:
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PROCEDURE FOR DEFIBRILLATION:
Provided by nursing staff that are certified to
perform defibrillation.
The success of resuscitation of patients with
ventricular fibrillation relates to how fast
electrical defibrillation can be applied.
The longer the duration of fibrillation, the
greater the deterioration of the myocardium,
because a fibrillating heart consumes a very
large amount of oxygen.
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