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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
tachycardia) Additional Settings ... #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
Settings • Lower ... depolarization before pacing ... #PPM #Timing #Pacing ... #cardiology #management ... #settings
Pacemaker
There are different types of cardiac pacemakers.
Here we see a pacemaker with one lead in the
Pacemaker There ... are different types ... of cardiac pacemakers ... Pacing both ventricles ... Biventricular #PPM
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... #PPM #Operating ... #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology ... #management
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
know if the pt is getting ... VENT: mode + settings ... PPX: GI, DVT, ABX ... : know gauges, types ... #CriticalCare #Management
COVID-19 Intubation is a high-risk procedure.  Getting our Teams Prepared, Mindful of how to protect
COVID-19 Intubation ... Getting our Teams ... themselves, Conserve PPE ... Intubation #Checklist #COVID19 ... #CriticalCare #Management
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
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