Pacemakers Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the indication for pacemakers
A
To conduct electrical activity and maintain normal heart rate
2
Q
Client education for pacemakers
A
Check pulse daily
Avoid large magnetic fields (MRI)
Avoid contact sports
Report dizzy, fatigue, sob to doctor
USe cell phone on opposite side of body
3
Q
Atrial Pacemaker
A
Pacer spikes before the P wave
4
Q
Demand Pacemaker
A
The pacer fires only when the patient needs it. also called synchronous pacemaker
5
Q
Ventricular pacemaker
A
Pacer spike is followed by QRS complex
6
Q
Pacemakers most common use
A
Bradycardia
