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A practical guide to external direct current cardioversion

21 May 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

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...

How to use an automated external defibrillator following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

05 April 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

Rationale and key points This article provides an overview of the skills required to safely and promptly deliver a defibrillatory shock to patients who experience...