defibrillation

British  

/ -fɪb-, dɪˌfaɪbrɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. med the application of an electric current to the heart to restore normal rhythmic contractions after the onset of atrial or ventricular fibrillation

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defibrillation Scientific  

/ dē-fĭb′rə-lā′shən /

1. Termination of fibrillation of the heart muscle and restoration of normal heart rhythm, especially by one or more electric shocks administered by paddles applied to the chest.

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Example Sentences

If a patient went into cardiac arrest or stopped breathing, it would mean they should not be given chest compressions or defibrillation to try to save their life.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2024

Such innovation in painless defibrillation and preventing arrhythmia could revolutionize cardiac rhythm management.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

After the visitors called 911 at 3:40 p.m., park rangers arrived and tried to revive the man with CPR and external defibrillation, but they were unsuccessful.

From Washington Times • Jul. 20, 2023

For the few like Mr. Hamlin who receive immediate defibrillation, survival rises to 41 percent.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2023

Hamlin was resuscitated on the field by medical personnel, utilizing CPR and defibrillation, after his collapse.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023