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1LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing, 1900 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|February 10, 2019
Summary
Critical care nurses need updated knowledge for managing patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). This includes care after CIED implantation and for existing device patients in critical care units.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Critical Care Nursing
Background:
- Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are increasingly used in a growing elderly population.
- The complexity and functionality of CIEDs have significantly advanced over the past two decades.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of critical care nurses possessing comprehensive knowledge regarding CIEDs.
- To address the specialized needs of patients with CIEDs in critical care settings.
Main Methods:
- This study is a review of current practices and knowledge gaps related to CIED management in critical care.
- It synthesizes information on device types, functionalities, and patient care considerations.
Main Results:
- CIEDs encompass pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices.
- Patient populations requiring CIEDs are growing, necessitating specialized nursing expertise.
Conclusions:
- Critical care nurses require updated education to effectively manage patients with CIEDs, both post-procedure and those admitted with pre-existing devices.
- Patients with CIEDs represent a vulnerable group requiring tailored management strategies.
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