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  1. Cardioversion | American Heart Association

    Oct 29, 2024 · Cardioversion or defibrillation is also used in emergency situations for people who suffer sudden life-threatening arrhythmias. What are the risks? If you have atrial fibrillation, …

  2. AED Implementation - American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

    View resources for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Implementation - including guides, flyers, laws, and more.

  3. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - American Heart …

    Oct 29, 2024 · Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) ICDs are useful in preventing sudden death in people who have a high risk of a life-threatening arrhythmia. These include ventricular …

  4. Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm 1 • Start CPR Begin bag-mask ventilation and give oxygen • Attach monitor/defibrillator Yes Rhythm No shockable? 2 VF/pVT

  5. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device. It delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart when it detects an abnormal rhythm and changes the …

  6. 2025 Algorithms | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

    Adult Basic Life Support Algorithm for Health Care Professionals. AED indicates automated external defibrillator; ALS, advanced life support; and CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  7. The AHA strongly advocates that all EMS first-response vehicles and ambulances be equipped with an AED or another defibrillation device (semiautomatic or manual defibrillator).

  8. Shock Energy for Defibrillation Biphasic: Manufacturer recommendation (eg, initial dose of 120-200 J); if unknown, use maximum available. Second and subsequent doses should be …

  9. Out-of-hospital Chain of Survival - American Heart Association …

    Rapid defibrillation Advanced resuscitation by Emergency Medical Services and other healthcare providers Post-cardiac arrest care Recovery (including additional treatment, observation, …

  10. – If Petco2 is low or decreasing, reassess CPR quality. Shock Energy for Defibrillation • Biphasic: Manufacturer recommendation (eg, initial dose of 120-200 J); if unknown, use maximum …