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Pacemaker (Implantable)

Hearts naturally have a pacemaker and should not be confused with implantable pacemakers. The job of the hearts pacemaker is to regulate the beating of the heart using electrical shocks. If the hearts natural pacemaker fails then it is common for an implantable artificial pacemaker to be used to regulate the hearts rhythm.

Palpitation

An abnormality of the heart, a palpitation is identified by the patients awareness of a rapid, irregular heartbeat. Palpitations can be triggered by stress, strain, exercise or as a symptom of another illness.

Philips

Philips manufacture defibs amongst many other electronic equipment, specialising in quality products and user friendly designs. The Philips Heartstart range of AED devices are designed for use in any environment where staff have had some training but can be used by lay persons utilising the clear voice instructions, pictorals and CPR feedback. Models from Philips include the HeartStart HS1 (OnSite) AED, HeartStart FRx AED and the HeartStart FR3 AED.

Physio-Control

One of the most established defibrillator manufacturers in the industry, Physio-Control have developed their defib units with the user and patient in mind manufacturing models for both health care professional and for members of the public. AED devices manufactured by Physio-Control include LIFEPAK CR Plus defibs, LIFEPAK 1000 defibs and the LIFEPAK CR2 defibs.

Safelincs Ltd, 33 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9FX, United Kingdom

Jargon Buster

Letter P

Pacemaker (Implantable)

Palpitation

Philips

Physio-Control

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