AANA Journal course: update for nurse anesthetists--cardiac pacemakers

Pacemakers are commonly encountered in our care of patients. It is essential for clinicians to have some understanding of indications for perioperative pacing; the function, design, and classification of the different types of pacemakers; and the clinical problems which may be encountered when caring for patients who have pacemakers. This installment of the AANA Journal Course addresses these issues.