shockable

adj 3

Definitions

adj

1

Able to be shocked.

One answer comes from the fact that it takes a great deal of force to shock quartz. Indeed, until recently, it wasn’t believed that quartz was shockable.

2

Easily shocked.

3

Capable of being treated by defibrillator.

shockable rhythm

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) are considered shockable and thus require defibrillation.

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