Alternating current electrocution detection and termination by an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
A patient with an ICD accidentally grasped a power line and was electrocuted. He was unable to release the cable during electrocution though he remained conscious. After receiving a shock from his ICD, the powerline was released. ICD interrogation revealed inappropriate detection of alternating current and delivery of a shock.
Mehdirad
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Department of Medicine, Ohio State University Medical Center, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.
Love
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Nelson
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Schaal
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Collins
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Huffman
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D003243:Consciousness; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D017097:Electric Impedance; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy