Defibrillation

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:ventricular_fibrillation
pulseless ventricular tachycardia
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:implantable_cardioverter-defibrillator
gptkb:hospital
medical professionals
public places
defibrillator
manual defibrillator
home (with ICD)
trained laypersons
gptkbp:cause gptkb:arrhythmias
skin burns
myocardial injury
gptkbp:contraindication asystole
pulseless electrical activity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Defibrillation
gptkbp:improvesSurvivalIf performed early
gptkbp:introducedIn 1947
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Claude_Beck
gptkbp:involves electric shock
gptkbp:isEmergencyTreatmentFor sudden cardiac arrest
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:basic_life_support_(with_AED)
advanced cardiac life support
gptkbp:requires adhesive pads or paddles
gptkbp:used_in defibrillator
gptkbp:usedFor restoring normal heart rhythm
treating cardiac arrhythmias
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ventricular_fibrillation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6