Synchronized Cardioversion

What is synchronized cardioversion?

• A procedure to restore a normal heart rhythm

• A procedure to diagnose atrial fibrillation

• A procedure to treat ventricular tachycardia

• A procedure to monitor heart rate

When is synchronized cardioversion indicated?

• In all cases of irregular heartbeats

• In cases of ventricular fibrillation

• In tachycardias with a rate of more than 150 beats per minute

• In cases of low heart rate

What is the purpose of synchronized cardioversion?

• To deliver a controlled electric shock to reset the heart's rhythm

• To administer medications to treat arrhythmias

• To monitor the patient's heart rate

• To diagnose atrial flutter

What is the energy selection based on in synchronized cardioversion?

• The patient's age

• The patient's weight

• The specific arrhythmia being treated

• The patient's blood pressure

What is the last step in synchronized cardioversion?

• Administering sedation or anesthesia

• Monitoring the patient's heart rhythm

• Placing the paddles or pads on the patient's chest

• Confirming proper synchronization and delivering the shock

Who should perform synchronized cardioversion?

• Any medical professional

• Only trained medical professionals

• The patient themselves

• Family members or friends

What should be done after synchronized cardioversion if the patient's rhythm comes back to normal?

• No further action is required

• Immediate defibrillation

• Careful monitoring and follow-up

• Administering more sedation or anesthesia