Don't have it in front of me but something like this:
Problem: Potential for alteration in cardiac output r/t presence of cardiac pacemaker.
Then I insert specific data from pacemaker card: make, model, volts, etc along with
date of insertion, doctor's name and number
Goal is to have hearrate within normal limits with no adverse side effects from
insertion
Approaches are to monitor VS per MD orders
Advise MD of pulse rate above or below parameters
Schedule appointment for annual pacemaker check (one doc does 2 x yr)
Arrange for transportation and escort if needed -responsibility for this last one is
not nursing but SS.
Is this what you were looking for?
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> From: "Ann Schoeny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 2004/02/10 Tue PM 04:15:41 EST
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: pacemakers
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> Does anyone have a problem for pacemakers on their care plans? I can't think of a
> way to state this as a problem. I am very tired today. Anyway, all we did with this
> pacemaker was do a check periodically. It was scheduled regularly in the lab book.
> Since no one ever reads the care plan, Ha-Ha, how would it benefit the resident to
> have it there. Anyway this is how I am thinking, but surveyor is trying to cite.
> Thanks.
> Ann Schoeny
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