title: The automated implantable cardioverter.
abstract: The automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillatory (AICD) is becoming the treatment of choice for patients with ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The widespread use of the AICD is requiring nurses in a variety of settings to become familiar with the device and device-patient interactions. This article attempts to define specific issues and nursing interventions relative to the AICD.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: DeBorde
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Aarons
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Biggs
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants