A team of medical personnel at Webuye County Hospital emergency department, performed the 1st ever synchronized cardioversion at the hospital.
Cardioversion is a medical procedure that uses quick, low-energy shocks to restore a regular heart rhythm. It’s a treatment for certain types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), including atrial fibrillation
This life saving procedure was performed to a young pregnant lady who presented with life threatening unstable tachyarrhythmia with a heart rate of 180bm.
Medical personnel at Webuye County Hospital
Speaking after the procedure, the facility Medical Supritendent Dr.Simon showered the medical personnel with praises for their success in saving a life.
A team of medical personnel at webuye county hospital led by their team leader Renin Juma, Rachel Makokha, Annet Kageha, Violet Waswa [ED nurses], Dr Chesire-obsgyn, Dr Kamau Peter (ED physician), Letisha Imbalwe and medical and nurses interns rotating at emergency department saved a life.
He stated that after the administration of the electric shocks the rate dropped to 120 beats/minute. This instantly improved her vitals and condition.
The patient was then referred to moi teaching and referral hospital cardiac care unit in a stable condition for further management.
It should be noted that the Cardiac Arrest is one of the most common causes of sudden death in most accident and emergency centers in the world.
“This is usually caused by abnormal electrical rhythm in your heart. Key to saving life is early recognition and appropriate intervention,” he said.
He added, “We at Webuye county Hospital have equipped our A and E with ECG machines for diagnosis and defibrillators for intervention. 80 percent of our staff are also trained in Advanced Cardiac and Life support,” said Dr.Kisaka.
