单词 | shock paddle |
释义 | > as lemmasshock paddle 11. Medicine. A device consisting of an electrode with an insulated holder, used (in pairs) to deliver an electric shock to the heart or (now usually) the chest in order to correct ventricular fibrillar and other abnormal cardiac rhythms. Frequently with distinguishing word, as defibrillator paddle, shock paddle, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > transmission of electricity, conduction > connection, contact > [noun] > electrode electrode1833 rheophore1863 control electrode1913 microelectrode1917 paddle1957 1957 Jrnl. Thoracic Surg. 33 538 Microscopic sections were taken from the sites [on the heart] where the paddles were applied. 1985 Ladysmith–Chemainus (Brit. Columbia) Chron. 1 May 7/1 Doctors and nurses can also use the ‘shock paddles’ attached to the monitor, to stop the ineffectual fluttering of the heart muscle sometimes seen in a cardiac arrest. 1994 E. Heron Condition Critical v. 112 Nealy immediately greased the debrillator paddles and charged the machine. 2016 J. Zafra Stories so Far 97 The paddles are pressed to her chest. There is the faintest whomp, then nothing. < as lemmas |
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