Keeping Up the Pace: Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices

Activity Summary

This session is designed to educate both experienced and novice nurses on the evolving technology of rhythm management devices. As technology continues to change, so does the way we use it to optimize patient outcomes when it comes to managing rhythms. This session covers the fundamentals of rhythm management, such as pacer settings and modes, as well as going a step further to identify how pacers, automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy and leadless pacers are being used to help patients.

Objectives

Identify four different rhythm management devices.
Explain how knowledge of rhythm management devices pertains to patient care.
Describe how each rhythm management device optimizes cardiac function.

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.