Pacemaker Learning Package

Pacemaker 
learning package 
Paula Nekic CNE 
Liverpool Hospital ICU 
January 2016 

Liverpool Hospital
 
Intensive Care: Learning Packages Intensive Care Unit
Pacemaker Learning Package 
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CONTENTS 
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Indications for pacing 
3
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Anatomy
4
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Definitions
9
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Types of pacing
13
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How does a pacemaker work?
20
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Modes of pacing 
24
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Sensitivity and output
32
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Thresholds
35
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Management
37
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Precautions 
40
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Complications / troubleshooting 
41
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Learning activities 
45
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Reference List
46

Liverpool Hospital
 
Intensive Care: Learning Packages Intensive Care Unit
Pacemaker Learning Package 
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INDICATIONS 
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Sinus bradycardia
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AV blocks 
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Complete heart block 
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Overriding tachy atrial and/or ventricular arrhythmia (AF, A 
Flutter & SVT), Re-entrant tachycardia’s
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Prior to the implant of a permanent pacemaker 
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Acute myocardial infarction complicated by heart block 
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Temporary support of a patient after heart surgery 
 

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