Managing Temporary Epicardial Pacemakers with Confidence
Publication Title
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Document Type
Abstract
Publication Date
5-18-2022
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.
Area of Special Interest
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty/Research Institute
Cardiology
Specialty/Research Institute
Nursing
