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LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator: Ensuring Safety in Assisted Living Settings

The LifeVest is a wearable cardioverter defibrillator that continuously monitors a resident's heart rhythm and can automatically deliver a shock to correct life-threatening arrhythmias, such as those associated with a significantly reduced ejection fraction, without requiring bystander action. In an assisted living setting, staff should understand how the device is worn, that it must stay […]