Synchronized Cardioversion vs. Defibrillation

This video explains the difference between synchronized cardioversion and defibrillation. It delineates the indications for both procedures and the absolute and relative refractory periods as well as the different parts of the defibrillator.

PLEASE NOTE: A PATIENT IN VFIB WILL NEVER HAVE A PULSE SO ONLY DEFIBRILLATION IS INDICATED!

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[greensky]

I always had trouble in which to use when, but this cleared up soo many things. Excellent explanation! Thank you!

[myungjuchung]

Nicely explained. Thanks for your video. Keep up the good work!

[adaobisdiary]

Thank you so much for helping nursing students like me

[RegisterednurseBRA]

I REALLY LOVE IT. YOU EXPLAIN SO EASILY

[ariellara]

Thank you for this video! Short and effective information

[nurseo]

Thank you! Love your videos. I understood the assignment! :)

[ashmitaadhikari]

your video was so helpful for me .. thank you so much!!

[svgpmdc]

Thanks for your work, very good explanation!

[aldoroel]

Thank you. Nice and clear lecture. Help me a lot.

[drrahul]

Nice presentation but from next videos
1) audio need to be loud and clear
2) zoom in a little more for better visibility

[MrHGJAKE]

I know that the patient is unstable when there is pulseless VT. But Why can't you synchronise pulseless VT and put patient risk at VF or Torsade by R on T?Pulseless doesnt mean that there is no electrical activity like PEA. It just means there is no cardiac output and blood pressure. Does anyone know?

[mstudent]

Thanks so much it was soo helpful for me

[michaelvallespir]

Thank you, so well explained, and absolutely invaluable information!

[itirii]

VFib will never have a pulse. Great lecture otherwise!