1. applying an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm in a patient experiencing ventricular fibrillation or other life-threatening arrhythmia
Usage: medical/clinical context; present participle or gerund form of 'defibrillate'

Examples

• The paramedics began defibrillating the patient immediately after arrival at the scene.
• Defibrillating a patient in cardiac arrest can restore a normal heartbeat within seconds.
• The emergency team was defibrillating the victim when the ambulance pulled into the hospital.
• Modern AEDs make defibrillating accessible to trained bystanders in public spaces.
• The doctor recommended defibrillating the patient after observing the abnormal heart rhythm on the monitor.