2. Pacemakers are the electrode devices that can
be used to initiate the heartbeat when the
hearts intrinsic electrical system cannot
effectively generate a rate adequate to
support cardiac output.
3. Pacemakers is an electronic device used to
pace the heart when the normal conduction
pathway is damaged or diseased.
7. A pacemaker consists of a battery, a
computerized generator and wires with sensors
at their tips(called as electrodes). The battery
powers the generator and both are surrounded
by a thin metal box. The wires connect the
generator to the heart.
A pacemaker helps monitor and control the
heartbeat. The electrodes detect heart’s electrical
activity and send data through the wires to the
computer in the generator. If heart rhythm is
abnormal, the computer will direct the generator
to send electrical pulses to heart. The pulses
travel through the wires to reach the heart.
9. Implanted totally in the body.
Power source is implanted subcutaneously
usually over the pectoral muscle on the
patient non dominant side.
10. Single-chamber pacemaker.
In this type, only one pacing lead is placed
into a chamber of the heart, either the atrium
or the ventricle
11. Dual-chamber
pacemaker.
Wires are placed in
two chambers of the
heart
One lead paces the
atrium and one paces
the ventricle
Closely resembles the
natural pacing of the
heart.
12. Rate-responsive pacemaker.
It has sensors that detect changes in the
patient's physical activity and automatically
adjust the pacing rate to fulfill the body's
metabolic needs.
15. Sick sinus syndrome
Tachyarrhythmia
Third degree AV block
16. It is one that has the power source outside
the body.
17. There are 3 types of temporary pacemaker.
Transvenous invasive pacemaker
(endocardial)
It consists of lead or leads that are threaded
transvenously to the right atrium and or right
ventricle and attached to external power
source.
18. Transthoracic invasive pacing(Epicardial
pacing )
It is achieved by attaching an atrial and
ventricle and attached to epicardium during
heart surgery . The leads are passed through
the chest wall and attached to the external
power source.
19. Trans cutaneous pacemaker(Non-invasive
pacing)
It is used to provide adequate heart rate
and rhythm to the patient in and emergency
situation.
20. Maintenance of adequate heart rate and
rhythm during special circumstances such
as surgery and postoperative recovery,
cardiac catheterization or coronary
angioplasty .
Before implantation of a permanent
pacemaker.
21. As prophylaxis after open heart
surgery.
Acute anterior MI with second degree
or third degree AV block or bundle
branch block.
Acute inferior MI with symptomatic
bradycardia and AV block
22. Preoperative care
Financial
Explain the procedure ,type and technique of
pacemaker to the patient
Explain Cost of the procedure and Hospital
stay.
Psychological
Explain the Process of the pacemaker
insertion .
Reassure the patient
23. Physical
Obtain written consent from the patient and
from nearest relative
Remove dentures,jewellery and contact lens.
Clean and shave the area .
Check vital signs: temperature, BP, pulse
and respiration
24. Intraoperative care
Check serology: HIV, HbsAg, HCV and others
Start an IV line with 5% Dextrose solution or
normal saline solution.
Check the battery in pulse generator
Prepare the emergency cart, the defibrillator
and jelly , and the ECG monitor
Set up all equipment for the insertion of the
pacemaker
25. The nurse should know about the
pacemaker generator including the power
switch, indicator light for pacing and
sensing, stimulus output dial, sensitivity
dial, and their proper settings.
Assist the doctor and the scrub nurse
during the procedure step by step
26. Observe vital signs and observe ECG
monitor carefully for arrhythmias and other
complications.
27. Post operative care
Receive the patient
Keep the patient in comfort position
Record the pacing parameters.
-Receiving time
-patient’s heart rate
-Other routine care
28. Immobilize the affected part and keep in
supine position but allow the movement of
finger and ankle joint.
Monitor heart rate and rhythm.
Monitor vitals signs and level of
consciousness of patient.
Prevent infection.
Take ECG and X-ray chest..
Watch for complications
29. Maintain follow up care with a physician to
check the pacemaker site and begin regular
pacemaker function checks .
Watch for signs of infection at incision site
redness, swelling dressing.
Keep incision dry for 1 week after
implantation.
Avoid lifting operative side arm above
shoulder level until approved by care
provider.
30. Avoid direct blows to generators or to large
magnets such as MRI scanner . These device
can reprogram a pacemaker.
Microwave oven are safe to use and do not
threaten pacemaker function.
The patient should be taught how to take the
pulse .
Carry pacemaker information card at all the
times.
31. Hematoma
Pneumothorax
Failure to sense or capture
Perforation of atrial or ventricle septum
Ventricular atrophy and tachycardia
Movement or dislocation of lead
Cardiac perforation
32. Infection (endocarditis)
A study done on “Pacemaker Endocarditis:
Clinical Features and Management of 60
Consecutive Cases “ 89% cases were found to
be endocarditis related to pacemaker and the
causative agent was staphyloccus .
33. Acute pain related to insertion site and
prescribed post procedure immobilization.
Disturbed self concept related to perceived
loss of health and dependence on pacemaker.
Impaired physical mobility related to
incisional site pain,activity restrictions.
Risk for infection related to operative site.
Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen
management related to insufficient
knowledge of activity restrictions,precautions.
34. -Definition
-Components of pacemaker
-Working of pacemaker
-Types of pacemaekr
-Permanent pacemaker
-Temporary pacemaker
-nursing management
• Preoperative
• Intraoperative
• Postoperative
35. A pacemaker is an electronic device that
provides repetitive electrical stimuli to heart
muscle when the patient’s intrinsic
pacemaker fails to provide perfusing rhythm.
36. Topic : Trends in the incidence and prevalence of
cardiac pacemaker insertions in an ageing
population.
Journal name : journal list open heart
Year of publication: 2014(Jan)
Author name: Pamela J Bradshaw, Paul Stobie
,Matthew W Knuiman, Thomas G Briffa,
and Michael S T Hobbs
objectives:
To determine the prevalence of cardiac
permanent pacemaker (PPM) insertions.
37. Methods
A population-based observational study using linked
hospital morbidity and death registry data from
Western Australia (WA) to identify all incident cases of
PPM insertion for adults aged 18 years or older.
Prevalence rates were calculated by age and sex for
the years 1995–2009 for the WA population.
Results
There were 9782 PPMs inserted during 1995–2009.
Prevalence rose across the study period, exceeding 1
in 50 among people aged 75 or older from 2005
38. This was underpinned by incidence rates which
rose with age, being highest in those 85 years or
older; over 500/100 000 for men throughout,
and over 200/100 000 for women. Rates for
patients over 75 were more than double the rates
for those aged 65–74 years. Women were around
40% of cases overall.
Conclusions
Rates of insertion and prevalence of PPM
continue to rise with the ageing population in WA
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