Pacemaker Teaching 306
Pacemaker
Instructed patient on the reason why patients with an internal pacemaker must avoid extraneous activities.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient on how the pacemaker most commonly corrects abnormally slow heartbeat. It achieves that by electrically stimulating the heart to ma...
Patient instructed Signs that your pacemaker isn't working as it should or you have developed an infection or blood clot include breathlessness, dizzi...
Instructed patient on how the internal pacemaker is implanted during a minor surgical procedure. This procedure heals completely in 2 or 3 weeks and c...
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 spec...
Instructed patient about how the internal pacemaker is replaced when batteries show signs of weakening.