Do people use a defibrillator on a woman with breast implants?

Implants and defib: Use of external defibrillators or aed's have not been shown to have a problem in patients with breast implants as the pads/paddles are not placed directly over the breast. Internal defibrillators or icds are not an issue either but the implanting md must be careful with placement if subcutaneous as to not puncture the implant. Most will place the icd sub-pectoral in these cases.

Yes: The breast implants are always susceptible to rupture if great pressure is applied. But typically a defibrillator will be applied inferiority to the left breast implant. Applied current to deliver a shock should have no impact on the implants, and the implants should have no effect on the current delivered.

Yes : Yes, a woman's breasts ( and the associated breast implants) can usually (unless heavily encapsulated) be easily displaced to allow for the use of defibrillators on the chest wall.

If no metal valve: A few very unique set of implants known as expanders do possess metal or magnetic valves. In these instances, it may not be adviseable to place the paddles directly over the implant to minimize the potential for arc. In most other conventional implants fabricated from silicone and or filled with saline, it is quite safe.

Yes: Defibrillation is a life saving maneuver, and if necessary, breast implants should not stop you. Breast implants do not conduct electricity, and should not cause any problems. Tissue expander with internal ports do have metal in them, but the metal is insulated inside the implant, and not likely to interfere. Even if a burn occurs, better to live with a burn.