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==Background==
*Low energy shock synchronized with peak of QRS complex
*Machine leads synchronized with patient's EKG rhythm
==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)===
*[[Adult pulseless arrest|Ventricular fibrillation]]
*[[Adult pulseless arrest|Ventricular fibrillation]]
*[[Adult pulseless arrest|Pulseless ventricular tachycardia]]
*[[Adult pulseless arrest|Pulseless ventricular tachycardia]]

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