Question 26 · LDEK · Cardiac arrest
Mechanical defibrillation:
- A. is highly effective in the restoration of the perfusing rhythm.
- B. is performed in all types of ventricular tachycardia.
- C. consists in performing the so-called precordial thump.
- D. is preceded by the electrical cardioversion.
- E. requires the administration of tranquillizers.
Hint
Mechanical rather than electrical — think of a single blow delivered by the rescuer's fist.
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