defibrillate
Electrically reset heartbeat
To defibrillate is to deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm.
The procedure treats life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias like ventricular fibrillation, where the heart quivers chaotically instead of pumping blood.
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces allow bystanders to defibrillate someone in cardiac arrest: The paramedics defibrillated him twice before his heart stabilized.
Restore to consciousness
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- restartCommence anew
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- stabilizeMake firm or constant
save · rescue · revitalize · survival · second-chance · reanimation · awakening
Abrupt forceful shake
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- electrodeConductive interface point
- paddleFlat-bladed water tool
- voltageElectrical potential difference
current · joules · countershock · biphasic · monophasic · waveform · synchronized · cardioversion
Restoring vital functions
- paramedicPrehospital emergency caregiver
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- lifesavingPreserving human existence
- CPREmergency revival technique
ER · trauma · responder · medic · triage · 911 · urgent · AED
Abnormal cardiac rhythm
- ventricularOf heart's lower chambers
- atrialOf upper heart chambers
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
- asystoleZero cardiac electrical activity
tachycardia · pulseless · ECG · EKG · monitor · conversion · irregular · quivering
resuscitate
Restore to consciousness
stabilize · save · rescue · revitalize · survival · second-chance · reanimation · awakening
jolt
Abrupt forceful shake
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- electrodeConductive interface point
- paddleFlat-bladed water tool
voltage · current · joules · countershock · biphasic · monophasic · waveform · synchronized · cardioversion · charge
resuscitation
Restoring vital functions
- paramedicPrehospital emergency caregiver
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- lifesavingPreserving human existence
CPR · ER · trauma · responder · medic · triage · 911 · urgent · AED · intensive-care
arrhythmia
Abnormal cardiac rhythm
- ventricularOf heart's lower chambers
- atrialOf upper heart chambers
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
asystole · tachycardia · pulseless · ECG · EKG · monitor · conversion · irregular · quivering · chaotic
defibrillatefibrillate
Twitch rapidly, irregularly
electrocute · flatline · pace
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