defibrillator

Ventricular tachycardia

...fficiency ... Full article >>> Gem defibrillator Implantable, single-chamber (model 7271) defibrillator for treatment of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation ; Gem DR is a dual-chamb...

Resuscitation

...ount of blood and oxygen to the brain until a defibrillator becomes available. Full article >>> - Then begin other resuscitation treatment s while someone calls for emergency help. Full article >>> cpr ( cardiopulmonary resuscitation ) cradle cap cranial mononeuropat...

Lead

...ndicated for holding and securing pacemaker and defibrillator leads during lead -removal procedures. Mfg: Spectranetics. Source: PR Newswire - 10/27/99. Full article >>> CKD can lead to many other health problems well before kidney failure occurs. Full article >>> Workplace ...

Implantable cardioverter

Implantable cardioverter - defibrillator s: Controlling a chaotic heart Implantable cardioverter - defibrillator s (ICDs) can control abnormal, life-threatening heart rhythms and prevent cardiac arrest . Full ...

First

... >>> First Save automated external defibrillator (AED) Battery-operated, one-button, ... Full article >>> - First aid for respiratory di stress An air leak, or collapsed lung , is a fairly rare occurrence in children. A pneumothorax develops when air leaks from the lung and ...

Electrical shock

... certain ICD models and biventricular pacemaker - defibrillator s were recalled by the manufacturer because of a circuitry flaw that prevent the devices from delivering therapeutic electrical shock s when needed. Full article >>> Rhabdomyolysis can occur from extensive muscle damage as, for ex...

Defibrillator

... certain ICD models and biventricular pacemaker - defibrillator s were recalled by the manufacturer because of a c...ck s when needed. Full article >>> defibrillator on X-ray After surgery you may have some pain in the incision area, which can remain swolle...

Circulation

...ount of blood and oxygen to the brain until a defibrillator becomes available. Full article >>> vascular (VASS-kyoo-lur) access: A general term to describe the area on the body where blood is drawn for circulation through a hemo dialysis (see dialysis ) circuit. A vascular access may...

Cell

... of certain medical devices such as pacemaker s, defibrillator s and hearing aids. Full article >>> Cell : The basic structural and functional unit in people and all living things. Each cell is a small container of chemicals and water wrapped in a membrane . Full article >>> B...

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

...ount of blood and oxygen to the brain until a defibrillator becomes available. Full article >>> Cardiopulmonary resuscitation An emergency procedure used to restore circulation and prevent brain death to a person who has collapsed, is un conscious , is not breathing , and has no pulse...

Cardiac arrest

...Full article >>> PAD (public access defibrillator ) Portable de fibrillation device for immediate treatment of cardiac arrest victims by having devices readily available in public locations (airports, planes, malls, stadiums, etc.) as well as emergency first -response ... Full article >...

Bedsore

... >>> A skin ulcer or bedsore . defibrillator A machine that delivers an electrical shock to an irregularly beating heart to restore normal rhythm. Full article >>> Alternative Names: Bedsore ; Decubitus ulcer Causes: These factors increase the risk for pressure ulcer s...