Your patient had complete heart block and is scheduled for permanent pacemaker. What orders do you anticipate will be written for this patient, and what pre-op education would you provide for this patient.
Ans) Pre-op care for patient who is going to undergo permanent pacemaker implantation:
- Nothing by mouth from 12 MN.
- Doctor may allow you to take some medications with sips of water.
- You may need to undergo some blood or other tests as advised by doctor prior to PPM procedure.
- Doctor may withhold some medications like anticoagulants or insulins prior to PPM procedure.
- Driving & exertion precautions to be followed as advised by doctor no strenuous activities.
- If you get a cold or fall sick, please consult doctor immediately as he may need to postpone the procedure.
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