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Defibrillators

Definition:

A defibrillator is a medical device that delivers an electric shock to the heart in order to restore normal heart rhythm. It is primarily used to treat life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest or ventricular fibrillation.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: An electronic device used to administer a controlled electric shock to the heart through the chest wall in order to restore normal heart rhythm.

Example Sentences:

1. When the patient went into cardiac arrest, the paramedics quickly applied the defibrillator to revive him.
2. Our hospital recently upgraded its defibrillators to the latest models with advanced features.

Sense 2:

Noun: Local and unofficial term used to refer to defibrillators.

Example Sentences:

1. Some people in the neighborhood have started fundraising to purchase defibrillators for public spaces.
2. The local community center recently installed defibrillators in the gym and swimming pool areas.

Related Products:

• Portable Defibrillators
• Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
• Defibrillator Electrodes