
Defibrillator: Types, Uses and Purpose - Cleveland Clinic
May 10, 2022 · What is a defibrillator? A defibrillator is a device that provides an electric shock to your heart to allow it to get out of a potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, — …
Defibrillators - What are Defibrillators? | NHLBI, NIH
Jun 6, 2023 · Defibrillators are devices that apply an electric charge or current to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. If the heart rhythm stops due to cardiac arrest, also known as …
Defibrillators and Monitors - ZOLL Medical
In addition to providing the very latest cardiac life support technology, our entire line of defibrillators feature a uniform operating system, so the need for training is minimized and …
What is a Defibrillator? Your Complete Guide | CPR Tampa
What is a Defibrillator? A defibrillator is a medical device designed to detect life-threatening heart rhythms and deliver an electrical shock to restore a normal heartbeat. Although the concept …
What Is a Defibrillator? - Mass General Brigham
Jan 7, 2025 · “Defibrillators are devices that deliver a high energy shock to the heart to stop a potentially fatal heart arrhythmia,” explains Nathaniel Steiger, MD, a Mass General Brigham …
Types of Defibrillators Explained: AEDs, ICDs, WCDs & More
Jun 3, 2025 · Discover the different types of defibrillators—AEDs, ICDs, WCDs, and manual defibrillators. Learn how each type works to save lives during cardiac arrest.
Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators - MedlinePlus
Aug 12, 2025 · Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are devices that monitor and help control abnormal heart rhythms. Learn who needs one, and how they work.
Types of Defibrillator – Overview & Uses - Avive
Nov 10, 2023 · Defibrillators are critical tools for doctors and surgeons, often crucial in helping to restart a patient’s heart. There are five main types of defibrillators, each with unique features …
Defibrillators - Staples
The Power of Defibrillators Defibrillators are small, lightweight devices that deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythms in individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. …
Understanding Defibrillators: What They Are and How They Work
Mar 12, 2025 · Defibrillators play an essential role in emergency medical care, specifically in addressing cardiac arrest situations. These devices administer an electric shock to the heart to …