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Defibrillator Death Instant

: Some deaths have occurred because a device was accidentally turned off, such as during a surgical procedure, and not reactivated.

: Turning off an ICD does not cause immediate death. It simply ensures that the patient will not receive unnecessary shocks during their final moments. defibrillator death

: Some argue that defibrillators can take away the possibility of a "quick and painless" sudden death, instead prolonging a difficult dying process from other non-cardiac causes. Effectiveness of Emergency Defibrillation (AEDs) : Some deaths have occurred because a device

: Historically, some deaths have been linked to lead failure (broken wires) or pulse generator malfunctions. such as during a surgical procedure