Synchronized cardioversion is a low-energy shock that uses a sensor to deliver electrical power that is synchronized with Peak of the QRS complex (the highest point of the R wave). When the Sync option is enabled on the defibrillator and the shock button is pressed, the shock is delayed.

Cardioversion is synchronized with what?

Synchronized cardioversion is a procedure similar to electrical defibrillation by passing electrical current through the chest Applied to the anterior chest to terminate life-threatening or unstable tachyarrhythmias.

When is the shock given in synchronized cardioversion?

Synchronized cardioversion involves the delivery of timed or synchronized delivery of low-energy shocks at specific points in the QRS complex (See below). Deliver synchronized shocks at this precise moment to avoid causing or inducing ventricular fibrillation.

Synchronized cardioversion can be used for which of the following?

Synchronized cardioversion for therapy other arrhythmiasThese include atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter, and stable ventricular tachycardia, when drugs fail to alter the heart rhythm, or when the patient becomes unstable and the heart rhythm must be terminated immediately.

What happens during cardioversion?

electrical cardioversion Shock with paddles to regulate your heartbeat. First, you’ll get medicine to put you to sleep. Your doctor will then place the paddle on your chest and sometimes your back. These will give you a mild electric shock that will get your heart rhythm back to normal.

Synchronized Cardioversion with HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator

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