Citation

Bohnker BK, Feeks EF, McEwen G. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1993; 64(10): 939-940.

Affiliation

Medical Department, U.S.S. Forrestal (AVT 59), FPO AA 34080.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8240199

Abstract

A patient is presented with new-onset atrial fibrillation. While being air-evacuated, he cardioverted during the acceleration associated with aircraft carrier catapult launch. This case suggests a possible myocardial response to the kinetic energy produced by the acceleration force, similar to the electrical energy commonly used for cardioversion. Cardioversion using acceleration forces is probably not a clinically useful modality; however, this case demonstrates the importance of acceleration forces on patients during medical evacuation from aircraft carriers.

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