Do you shock in asystole?
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Mia Wright
Studied at Princeton University, Lives in Princeton, NJ
As a medical professional with expertise in emergency medicine, I can provide you with an informed response to your question regarding asystole and the appropriate treatment.
In the context of medical emergencies, asystole is a cardiac arrest rhythm characterized by the absence of electrical activity in the heart. It is considered a "no shock" rhythm because the heart is not generating any electrical impulses that could be disrupted by a shock. Instead, the primary treatment for asystole is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and epinephrine, which is administered to try to generate some electrical activity in the heart.
During a cardiac arrest, an automated external defibrillator (AED) or a manual defibrillator would analyze the patient's heart rhythm. If the machine identifies asystole, it will typically not recommend a shock, as there is no organized electrical activity to correct with a defibrillation shock.
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Studied at the University of Cambridge, Lives in Cambridge, UK.
Medically, a ��flat-line�� is known as asystole, meaning no (heart) contraction. It might seem common sense that if there is no contraction you might want to contract it with a shock. The truth about why this will never ��restart�� the heart lies in how the heart creates its life giving beat.
2013-9-24
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Ethan Mitchell
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Medically, a ��flat-line�� is known as asystole, meaning no (heart) contraction. It might seem common sense that if there is no contraction you might want to contract it with a shock. The truth about why this will never ��restart�� the heart lies in how the heart creates its life giving beat.
