A practical guide to external direct current cardioversion
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A practical guide to external direct current cardioversion

Tracey Gibson Lecturer in adult nursing, City University, London
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Cardioversion is a procedure used to convert a tachyarrhythmia to normal sinus rhythm by applying a synchronised electric shock. This can be carried out on an elective or urgent basis. The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a greater understanding of external direct current (DC) cardioversion by exploring some of the theoretical and practical issues associated with the procedure.

Nursing Standard. 22, 37, 45-50. doi: 10.7748/ns2008.05.22.37.45.c6547

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Tracey.Gibson.1@city.ac.uk

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Keywords :

Cardioversion - Defibrillator - Tachyarrhythmias

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21 May 2008 / Vol 22 issue 37

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