CARDIOVERSION: ASSISTING WITH

Course overview

Cardioversion (also called synchronized electrical cardioversion or direct current [DC] cardioversion) is the delivery of a charge of electrical current (shock) to the heart at a precise point during the cardiac cycle, in order to pause and reset the heart’s electrical pattern. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to perform or assist with cardioversion. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.