The Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Critical Care and Emergency Room Settings

Abstract

An in-depth exploration into the automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) is the purpose of this paper. Developed to treat recurrent fatal ventricular arrhythmias by delivering a countershock, the AICD provides increased protection for patients who have survived sudden cardiac death. Because of the increased numbers of people surviving sudden cardiac death, ineffective antiarrhythmic drug therapy and an unpredictable response to surgical interventions, AICD technology and subsequent implants are increasing at alarming rates. Criteria established by the Food and Drug Administration, along with physical and psychological factors, govern whether or not these implantations occur. AICD implantation, via one of four surgical approaches, involves intraoperative testing and continual postoperative surveillance of the patient's response and device function.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA239414

Entities

People

  • Gina Maiocco

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patient Care

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
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