Defibrillator Death -

Although rare, deaths can occur if an ICD fails to work when needed.

: 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) defibrillator death

: Healthcare providers can deactivate the shock function electronically or by placing a special clinical magnet over the device. Device Failure & Risks Although rare, deaths can occur if an ICD

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

Sudden death in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator recipients

For patients with an who are terminally ill or nearing natural death, the device can become a burden rather than a benefit.