carolinef_2002

Thanks for the replies. I might be spending a little more time on the board for the next few days. I'm wearing the Lifecor Defib Vest now. Had a rough week last week and going for more tests this week. Have any of you worked with patients with the Lifecor Defib Vest?

How many times did you have to shock her? Do you have an email address? You can email me at [email protected] I'm going to have an EP test soon. That should be interesting. I'm wearing a lifecor defib vest for now. It's somewhat interesting too. LOL. Caroline

Does your acute cardiac incident mean a cardiac arrest for your day shift supervisor? How long was she down? I was lucky someone was around or mine would have been worse. I remember the first 2 shocks they gave me, but was unconscious for the last one. My best friend who I work with had opened my dress right away and called for the crash cart. I was telling her I was ok and she said no you're not. I think she did a quick look at the rhythm with the paddles, but then got me in one of the rooms and put me on the monitor. Even though I've seen and used the defib, it sure it different when you're receiving it. I am petite and the shocks rocked me pretty good, and have some nice red marks from the paddles.

Have any of you had to cardiovert a coworker? I'm a nurse and was cardioverted recently, 3 shocks conscious, and was wondering if any of you had to do this to a coworker, particularly a female coworker. I was laying there with my lovely chest exposed to my fellow coworkers, mostly females thank goodness as it was late in the evening. It all happened pretty quickly, and I know I shouldn't be embrassed, but thankfully we all had a pretty good laugh about it later. Caroline