Managing Temporary Epicardial Pacemakers with Confidence

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

5-18-2022

Publication Title

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Keywords

alaska; pamc

Abstract

Session Summary

Patients often require a temporary epicardial pacemaker after cardiac surgery to sustain a stable cardiac rhythm. Nurses must be able to manage pacemakers and avoid malfunctioning which can lead to adverse outcomes. This session presents strategies for nurses with a foundational level of knowledge about pacemakers to maintain and troubleshoot temporary pacemakers confidently. The use of epicardial atrial pacemaker wires to diagnose and treat atrial dysrhythmias is also presented.

Objectives

  • Identify the components of a temporary epicardial pacemaker system.
  • Discuss the steps for troubleshooting common temporary pacemaker malfunctions.
  • Explain how temporary epicardial atrial wires can be used to identify postoperative atrial dysrhythmias.

Clinical Institute

Cardiovascular (Heart)

Department

Cardiology

Department

Nursing

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