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Defibrillator Electrical Current
The defibrillator electrical current can be a scary thing for people who are learning about what defibrillators are and how they work. Who wants a machine in their body that delivers electrical shocks? It seems like it would be too easy to get shocked and either hurt or killed. Especially since the jolt goes straight to the heart, and we’ve all seen too many images and heard too many horror stories of people who have been electrocuted, either accidently, because of lightning, or on purpose. It’s a very real fear for many people—and that fear is only worsened when it is the child who will be using the electrical current. But while those fears are understandable, they’re unfounded. The electrical current is not harmful to the person at all. Though the jolt is very powerful and noticeable when it happens, it doesn’t harm or hurt a person. Instead, it shocks the heart into returning to the correct rhythm, so that the patient does not pass out, have a heart attack or worse. Also, while implantable defibrillators are somewhat new, defibrillators themselves are not. They have been used throughout the twentieth century, and doctors know they are safe. They are also being continually studied and developed, so that that the device delivering the electrical current will continue to shrink for implantation. So if you have any other concerns or fears about the defibrillator current, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor or a trusted medical professional to have your mind put to ease. Related Information How to use Cardiac Defibrillator |
