Introduction to Defibrillation
Learn about the physiology, indications, equipment, voltage selection, and clinical considerations when performing cardiac defibrillation.
Learning Objectives
Understand the indications for defibrillation
Know the different types of defibrillation equipment
Recognize the signs and symptoms of a failed defibrillation attempt
Author(s)
Mjaye Mazwi, MD
Attending Physician, Cardiology | Anne and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Citation
Mazwi M, Olszewski AE, Wolbrink TA. Introduction to Defibrillation. 9/2012. OPENPediatrics. Online Course. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/2993/introduction-to-defibrillation. Video: https://youtu.be/_i2-_67xcvw. Podcast: https://on.soundcloud.com/T21z2.