5-377.f0:
Rhythm surgery and other operations on heart and pericardium: Implantation of a heart pacemaker, defibrillator and event recorder: Use of defibrillators with additional measurement or special stimulation function: With additional measurement function for the lung water
A special defibrillator was used in your case.
The heart pumps blood through the body. In the process, the blood flows through blood vessels. The blood supplies all areas of the body with oxygen and nutrients.
A defibrillator is composed of a housing with a battery and one or more long cables. The housing is usually located on the left side of the chest under the skin. The ends of the cables are located at certain points in the heart. A defibrillator can give off very strong electric current to the heart in an emergency. If the heart is beating very fast for instance, it may not be able to pump blood properly anymore. Thanks to a current surge, the heart should beat regularly at a normal pace.
The special defibrillator has an additional function. It can also measure the fluid in the lungs. If the heart is not working properly, then fluid can build up in the lungs. You need lungs to breathe. When we breathe in, oxygen enters the lungs and accumulates in the blood. This blood then flows to the heart. The heart then pumps the oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. All of the organs are supplied with oxygen as a result.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).