Register
You are treating a patient who has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) and is in cardiac arrest
144k views
4 votes
You are treating a patient who has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) and is in cardiac arrest

User Solidgumby
by
6.0k points

1 Answer

4 votes
You can ignore the Defibrillator. You should continue with maintaining airway and performing high quality CPR. However when you use an AED just adjust on of the nodes so it's not directly on the site of the implant.
User Mmell
by
6.8k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

7.3m questions

9.8m answers

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
Why aren't all minerals gemstones?
What are three important types of forces
How can paleontologists help us understand the past
What is the phenotype of a heterozygous person using T for tall and t for short
Link Copied!