1. applies an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm during cardiac arrest or arrhythmia
Usage: medical

Examples

• The paramedic defibrillates the patient’s heart using the portable device.
• The doctor defibrillates immediately when the monitor shows ventricular fibrillation.
• The emergency team defibrillates three times before achieving a stable rhythm.
• She defibrillates the cardiac arrest victim in the ambulance.
• The machine automatically defibrillates when it detects a dangerous heart rhythm.
• The nurse defibrillates while others perform chest compressions.