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Pacemaker
There are different types of cardiac pacemakers.
Here we see a pacemaker with one lead in the
are different types ... with asynchrone ventricular ... Pacing both ventricles ... Radiology #CXR #Biventricular ... #PPM #Pacemaker
Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Pacemaker Complications ... Thrombosis / stenosis, Pacing-induced ... cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker ... #PPM #complications ... #cardiology #management
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
depolarization before pacing ... inhibit or trigger a pacing ... #PPM #Operating ... #Modes #Pacing ... settings #cardiology #management
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
Temporary / External Pacing ... permanent implanted pacemaker ... MD @nickmmark #pacemaker ... #PPM #Temporary ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
Pacemaker Timing ... period of time the pacemaker ... depolarization before pacing ... #PPM #Timing #Pacing ... #cardiology #management
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Brady Management ... • Treatment: Pacemaker ... Regular ventricular ... • Treatment: Pacemaker ... #HeartBlocks #Types
Atrioventricular Blocks (AV blocks) - ECG Diagnosis Summary
First Degree AV Block
 • The P wave is
Degree AV Block Type ... degree AV Block type ... AV block, the PP ... by a junctional pacemaker ... an infra-Hisian pacemaker
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
COVID-19 Intubations ... phone and the paging ... Response The COVID ... without the expected PPE ... #Assignments #Management
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
1) Determine type ... rupture, VSD, etc.), Ventricular ... inopressors #diagnosis #management ... #comparison #table
Pacemaker Indications
Class I
 • Symptomatic sinus node dysfunction
 • 3° AV or type 2 2° AV
Pacemaker Indications ... dysfunction • 3° AV or type ... pronounced 1° or Type ... #PPM #indications ... #cardiology #management