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Microshock is a largely theoretical potential risk that is supposedly present for hospital patients with externally protruding intracardiac electrical conductors, such as external pacemaker electrodes, saline filled catheters, or weak or old heart tissue within the heart.〔Gross〕 ==Some definitions related to micro-shock== "Micro-shock" is an otherwise imperceptible electric current applied directly, or in very close proximity, to the heart muscle of sufficient strength, frequency, and duration to cause disruption of normal cardiac function. Note: It can be safely assumed (and it usually is) that micro-shock is only possible during certain medical procedures as the electric current needs to be focused directly into the heart by some conductor inserted by invasive means for some desired medical outcome (for example Cardiac Catheterisation). Micro-shock, if it occurs, is not always lethal. “''Micro-electrocution''” is the term that should be used whenever a micro-shock causes death. “''Macro-shock''” is when a much larger current is passed through the body, usually via a skin to skin pathway, but more generally the current is not applied directly through the heart muscle. The current in macro-shock events can vary widely from being imperceptible to being extremely destructive of tissue. (see Macroshock) “''Electric Shock''” is usually referring to macro-shock. (see , Electric Shock) “''Electrocution''” is usually referring to a macro-shock that has caused prolonged or severe disruption of normal cardiac function - ultimately leading to death. (see Electrocution) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Microshock」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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