Defibrillator Death 〈RECOMMENDED〉

: Deactivating an ICD allows for a natural and peaceful death. If left on, the device may continue to deliver painful shocks as the heart naturally fails, which can be distressing for both the patient and their family.

Defibrillators (both external AEDs and internal ICDs) are life-saving tools designed to prevent sudden cardiac death (SCD) by restoring a normal heart rhythm through an electric shock. While they do not directly cause death, "defibrillator death" usually refers to situations where the device is deactivated during end-of-life care, fails due to technical issues, or is unable to stop a terminal cardiac event. End-of-Life & Deactivation defibrillator death

: Turning off an ICD does not cause immediate death. It simply ensures that the patient will not receive unnecessary shocks during their final moments. : Deactivating an ICD allows for a natural

Sudden death in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator recipients While they do not directly cause death, "defibrillator