Presentation
Evaluate for congestive heart failure.
Patient Data
Age: 64
Gender: Male
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A right IJ central venous catheter is seen with the tip overlying the cavoatrial junction.
A Zoll external defibrillator (Life vest ) overlies the patient.
Case Discussion
This is also called a Life Vest and is manufactured by Zoll. It is used all the time except when bathing and showering. It acts as a bridge to decide if one needs an AICD. See reference 1 for recommendations, safety, trials, etc.