The importance and use of defibrillation in pediatric surgery

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Kıyıcı N.

Surgery on Children Journal, cilt.1, sa.2, ss.22-25, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 1 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.51271/soc-0007
  • Dergi Adı: Surgery on Children Journal
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.22-25
  • Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Pediatric surgery is a complex and intricate medical procedure. Children have unique anatomical and physiological characteristics, which can increase the likelihood of complications during surgical interventions. Instances of sudden cardiac events and cardiac arrest are among the emergencies that necessitate immediate invention, with defibrillation being a crucial tool in such scenarios. Defibrillation is a procedure utilized to address life-threatening arrhythmia such as ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, aiming to restore a normal heart rhythm through the application of an electric shock. In pediatric cases, defibrillation demands meticulous attention to timing and the use of appropriate energy levels to avoid potential harm and ensure effective management of surgical complications. Keywords: Defibrillation, pediatric surgery, electroshock, pediatrics