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The cardiac defibrillator is a device that produces an electric shock in the heart and that can be of two types, internal or external.

What is the cardiac defibrillator used for

The cardiac defibrillator is used to try to prevent the death of the individual with a cardiac arrest. However, it is also used to treat arrhythmias and other problems, such as tachycardia, atrial fibrillation or ventricular fibrillation.

Internal defibrillator

The internal defibrillator can be placed under the skin of individuals at high risk of cardiac arrest and, consequently, death. Generally, the implantable internal defibrillator is prescribed by a cardiologist after assessing the patient's medical history and the severity of the disease.

The internal defibrillator is automatic, delivering an electric shock whenever the heart stops beating at its normal pace. The shock is not very great, but it is uncomfortable. Like the pacemaker, the defibrillator can suffer interference, and if the individual feels unwell, he must stop the activity he is performing and get away from any electronic device.

Surgery to place the internal defibrillator is done under local anesthesia, so the patient can usually return home after 24 hours of hospitalization. Recovery should be gradual and the individual should only return to daily activities after the recommendation of the cardiologist.

Portable defibrillator

The portable defibrillator is a device that has two paddles or stickers that must be placed on the individual's chest, in cardiac arrest, to give a shock and prevent death, and should be used only by a qualified professional.

However, there are already some simpler defibrillators that analyze the heart rate and hatch alone, just placing the paddles on the patient and pressing the single button. They can be found in clinics, hospitals, football stadiums and shopping malls.