This procedure is for use by nursing staff who are certified to perform defibrillation .
Defibrillation is the most effective treatment for ventricular fibrillation.
The success of resuscitation of patients with ventricular fibrillation relates to how fast electrical defibrillation can be applied. The longer the duration of fibrillation, the greater the deterioration of the myocardium because a fibrillating heart consumes a very large amount of oxygen. The chance of successful defibrillation is reduced as the fibrillation time increases. Equipment Needed 1. Gel Pads Procedure Rationale 1.