Pacemaker Teaching 304
Instructed patient on how after a pacemaker is implanted the patient should see the doctor every 6 to 12 months to have the device checked with a special radio transmitter. Changes in the pacemaker programming can be made at the same time.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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