(FIT)-Module 5 Workshop 8: Device Cases-Poole Case 8 Answer

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The transcript discusses the detection and confirmation of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and the effectiveness of a 25-joule shock in defibrillation. It explains that the detection was appropriate and confirmed, and the issue lies in the insufficient strength of a 25-joule shock to reliably defibrillate VF. It emphasizes the synchronization of the shock to the R-wave to prevent inducing fibrillation during the vulnerable period of repolarization. The text highlights the concept of the upper limit of ventricular vulnerability, indicating that the upper limit is above 25 joules since VF was induced, making 25 joules unreliable for defibrillation.

Keywords

ventricular fibrillation

defibrillation

25-joule shock

synchronization to R-wave

upper limit of ventricular vulnerability