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==Indications==
==Indications==
''It is important to note that the procedure for and indications differ between [[defibrillation]] and [[cardioversion]]''
''It is important to note that the procedure and indications differ between [[defibrillation]] and [[cardioversion]]''


===[[Defibrillation]] (Unsynchronized cardioversion)===
===[[Defibrillation]] (Unsynchronized cardioversion)===

Revision as of 04:56, 5 March 2019

Background

  • Low energy shock synchronized with peak of QRS complex
  • Machine leads synchronized with patient's EKG rhythm

Indications

It is important to note that the procedure and indications differ between defibrillation and cardioversion

Defibrillation (Unsynchronized cardioversion)

Synchronized Cardioversion