First of all, exposure to Vikane gas is harmful to humans and when a pest control company is fumigating your house youâll be required to leave the property for your own safety.
Cardioversion is performed when your heart is beating ineffectively. It's different from defibrillation, an emergency procedure that's performed when your heart stops or quivers uselessly. Defibrillation delivers more powerful shocks to the heart to correct its rhythm. Cardioversion is usually scheduled in advance but is sometimes done in emergency situations. Cardioversion is usually done with electric shocks, administered through electrodes attached to your chest, while you're sedated.
1 If you have an electrical cardioversion, a the skin on your chest or back where the paddles are applied may become irritated. Your doctor can tell you about creams to make your skin feel better.  Cardioversions donât always bring back normal heart rhythms.