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Why might defibrillation be required for a post-op appendectomy?
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Not required: Defibrillation is only performed as an emergency when the heart has ventricular fibrillation. This can (rarely) happen on induction for anesthesia for any surgery. If a patient has atrial fibrillation during surgery, they may want to "cardiovert" to regular rhythm post op but it is not required I do not think you have the right info.
Answered 12/26/2014
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