Defibrillator svart An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small battery-powered device placed in the chest to detect and stop irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). An ICD continuously monitors the heartbeat and delivers electric shocks, when needed, to restore a regular heart rhythm. 1 hjärtstartarregistret 2 What is an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator? An ICD is a battery-powered device placed under the skin that keeps track of your heart rate. Thin wires connect the ICD to your heart. If an abnormal heart rhythm is detected the device will deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat. 3 hjärtstartare karta 4 The automated external defibrillator gives you step-by-step voice instructions. It will tell you how to check for breathing and a pulse and how to position electrode pads on the person's bare chest. Deliver the shock. When the pads are in place, the AED automatically measures the person's heart rhythm and determines if a shock is needed. 5 Overview What is a defibrillator? A defibrillator is a device that provides an electric shock to your heart to allow it to get out of a potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, — ventricular tachycardia (with no pulse) or ventricular fibrillation — and back to a normal rhythm. 6 Living With Your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) You may find living with an ICD scary, especially if you made the decision quickly due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). You need to know that you are not alone or without support. 7 hjärtstartare hemma 8 Köpa defibrillator? 9 Hjärtstartare Lifepak defibrillator i färgen gul och svart med en ljusblå display. 10 The Philips HeartStart FRx defibrillator features intuitive, step-by-step voice instructions, including CPR guidance, and an audible metronome to help guide basic life support (BLS) responders while treating a suspected sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) Pre-connected SMART Pads II can be used for both adults and children. 11