Recently, Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen suddenly collapsed during a game and survived after emergency resuscitation. However, he still has heart problems that need to be addressed. It is reported that Eriksen will receive an implanted defibrillator, which means he will miss most of the game.
What is a defibrillator?
A defibrillator is a medical device used to treat conditions such as cardiac arrest or arrhythmia. It monitors the heart's electrical signals and, if necessary, restores a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock.
Operation steps for implanting a defibrillator
Implanting a defibrillator requires an operation, which is performed as follows:
1. Pre-operative preparation: The doctor will conduct a thorough physical examination and an electrocardiogram (EKG) to determine the patient's suitability for implantation of a defibrillator.
2. Anesthesia: The patient will be anesthetized before the procedure begins. The anesthesiologist will choose the appropriate type of anesthesia based on the patient's condition.
3. Surgical incision: The surgeon will make a small incision in the patient's chest or abdomen for the implantation of the defibrillator.
4. Implanting the defibrillator: The doctor will implant the defibrillator in the patient's chest or abdomen. The location of the implantation depends on the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendation.
5. Sewing up the incision: After the procedure is completed, the doctor will sew up the incision and perform the necessary treatments.
6. Recovery: The patient will need to be observed in the hospital for a period of time to ensure the success of the surgery and recovery.
Surgical risks and precautions
Although implanting a defibrillator is a safe procedure, there are still some risks and precautions:
1. Surgical risks: The procedure may lead to complications such as infections, bleeding and hematomas.
2. Post-operative precautions: patients need to pay attention to post-operative rest and recovery, avoiding activities such as strenuous exercise and heavy lifting.
3. Maintenance of defibrillator: Patients need to have regular maintenance and inspection of the defibrillator to ensure that it works properly.
Conclusion
Implanting a defibrillator is an effective treatment for heart disease. Although there are risks associated with the procedure, patients can recover successfully if they take care of their post-operative rest and defibrillator maintenance. We wish Eriksen a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the pitch again to show great performance.