Overview
This course discusses about the more common pacemaker
complications that we are likely to encounter in the ED. There are different
ways to break these complications down. Some resources categorize complications
based on whether they arose from the procedure itself and/or based on the
timing of the presentation. However, since many of these complications can occur at
any time, we will focus on two categories: procedural complications and general
complications.
Procedural Complications
- Bleeding/pocket hematoma
- Pneumothorax
- Hemothorax
General Pacemaker Complications
- Phlebitis, thrombophlebitis
or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Lead dislodgement
- Pacemaker malfunction
- Myocardial perforation
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Pacemaker syndrome
This course consists of 10 modules and you have
to complete the assessment at the end of each module to proceed to the next module.
After successful completion of all modules, you will be provided a certificate.
These training videos are from the PACE
conference conducted in 2018