Pacemakers and Defibrillators

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This session provides foundational information on how cardiac devices (pacemakers and defibrillators) function and reviews the latest innovations in cardiac device therapy, including the leadless pacemaker and subcutaneous internal cardioverter defibrillator. Fundamental concepts are reviewed along with advanced programming options. We discuss common nursing concerns when caring for these patients, including how to deal with devices when patients are critically ill.

Objectives

Describe common pacemaker and defibrillator programming options.
List key indications for use of a leadless pacemaker.
Explain the function and requirements for a subcutaneous internal cardioverter defibrillator.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.