Ventricular Fibrillation : Complications
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Complications could include:
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Abnormal Mental State
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Nervous system problem
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The most common complication of VF is sudden death (death that occurs within 1 hour after symptoms started. For survivors of VF, complications include: Coma; Nerve problems similar to those after a stroke; Reduced mental perception.
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Early and effective CPR may provide the time necessary for medical personnel to arrive with a defibrillator. If a defibrillator is able to promptly restore a normal rhythm, up to 25% of victims are able to leave the hospital without evidence of br...
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Coma, from the Greek word " koma, " meaning deep sleep, is a state of extreme unresponsiveness, in which an individual exhibits no voluntary movement or behavior. Furthermore, in a deep coma, even painful stimuli (actions which, when performed on a healthy individual, result in reactions) are unable to affect any response, and normal reflexes may be lost.
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Coma, from the Greek word koma , meaning deep sleep, is a state of extreme unresponsiveness, in which an individual exhibits no voluntary movement or behavior. Furthermore, in a deep coma, even painful stimuli (actions which, when performed on a healthy individual, result in reactions) are unable to cause any response, and normal reflexes may be lost.
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Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to heart problems, which occurs within one hour from the start of any cardiac-related symptoms. SCD is sometimes called cardiac arrest.
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Hypothermia is dangerously low body temperature, below 95?F (35?C).
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Hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition, occurs when body temperature falls below 95 ? F (35 ? C). Although hypothermia is an obvious danger for people living in cold climates, many cases have occurred when the air temperature is well above the freezing mark.
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