defibrillation

/ -fɪb-; dɪˌfaɪbrɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. med the application of an electric current to the heart to restore normal rhythmic contractions after the onset of atrial or ventricular fibrillation

defibrillation

/ dē-fĭb′rə-lā′shən /

1. Termination of fibrillation of the heart muscle and restoration of normal heart rhythm, especially by one or more electric shocks administered by paddles applied to the chest.

Example Sentences

If a patient went into cardiac arrest or stopped breathing, it would mean they should not be given chest compressions or defibrillation to try to save their life.

From BBC

It means medical staff will not attempt chest compressions or defibrillation, where an electric shock is applied to restore normal heart rhythm, if the patient's heart or breathing stops.

From BBC

Using light pulses as a model for electrical defibrillation, Göttingen scientists developed a method to assess and modulate the heart function.

From Science Daily

Such innovation in painless defibrillation and preventing arrhythmia could revolutionize cardiac rhythm management.

From Science Daily

And every minute of delay between a cardiac arrest and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by up to 10%.

From BBC