Pacemaker Teaching 303
PacemakerLast 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...
Instructed patient on how the microwave ovens do not pose danger to people with pacemakers, nor do cellular phones if kept at more than 6 inches away ...
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 on how an internal or permanent pacemaker is implanted in the chest wall to control the heartbeat for years.
Patient instructed to restrict vigorous activity or lifting heavy objects for a week or two. The incision site is usually completely healed after tw...