The goal of this temporary epicardial pacing continuing education program is to increase nurses’ knowledge about temporary epicardial pacing after cardiovascular surgery and the nursing care of patients undergoing this therapy. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Define common terminology associated with temporary epicardial pacemaker therapy.
- Describe ways to troubleshoot problems that can occur with temporary epicardial pacing.
- Discuss nursing care of patients who require temporary epicardial pacing.