@article{ref1,
title="Catapult launch-associated cardioversion of atrial fibrillation",
journal="Aviation, space, and environmental medicine",
year="1993",
author="Bohnker, B. K. and Feeks, E. F. and McEwen, G.",
volume="64",
number="10",
pages="939-940",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0095-6562",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}