Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defibrillate
verb
dɪˈfɪb.rɪ.leɪt
Definition
To restore the normal rhythm of the heart by delivering an electric shock.
Examples
- The paramedics arrived and used a defibrillator to defibrillate the patient.
- In cases of cardiac arrest, quick action to defibrillate can save a life.
Meaning
Defibrillation is a procedure to treat life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, particularly ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia by applying a therapeutic dose of electrical energy to the heart.
Synonyms
- shock
- restore
- revive
