The First Reported Case of Double Sequential Defibrillation in the Conversion of Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation in Puerto Rico
Colon Rolon, L.; Campis, L.R.; Ramos Ramirez, T.M.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 110(1): 55-58
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 Document Number: 703084
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is one of the most common causes of sudden death, as well as the most common initial dysrhythmia after cardiac arrest. VF is a frequent correctable rhythm by both electrical and pharmacological measures, but may become refractory in a very small percentage of cases. We describe the use of double sequential defibrillation in a case of refractory VF in Puerto Rico.
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