Defibrillation Procedure Video

A subcutaneous icd s icd is a newer type of icd available at some surgical centers.
Defibrillation procedure video. No procedure is completely free of risks. However implanting procedures have been performed safely for many years with successful results and limited complications. This st john amb. Defibrillation is the definitive treatment for the life threatening cardiac arrhythmias ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
You may be a candidate for this device if you have structural defects in your heart that prevent inserting wires to the heart through your blood vessels or if you. This animation will explain the process you ll experience. In this video you ll learn how to perform both proce. An s icd is implanted under the skin at the side of the chest below the armpit.
While complications can occur most are temporary and minor complications that can be treated by your healthcare provider. Discover the difference between cardioversion and defibrillation and how to shock someone back to life. Getting an icd can be scary. If someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally you may need to use an aed automated external defibrillator to restart their heart.
The defibrillator machine in this video is an older model and now some of the newer ones are biphasic so the joules may be slightly different.