PM and Defibrilating?

First of all, I have no idea if I spelled that right or if it's even a word. But the question is, what happens if a defibrillator is used on a pacemaker patient? Is that bad? Someone asked me and it occurred to me that I have no idea...
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ICD vs Defib

by ElectricFrank - 2008-12-12 08:12:29

I wonder if the ICD and defib could get into a fight. The defib blasts the ICD and it fires back. Maybe you wouldn't want to live.

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You know you're wired when...

Your ICD has a better memory than you.

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