Nursing Guidelines for the care of a child with a Temporary External Pacemaker
This manual provides guidelines for the care of a child with a temporary external pacemaker. A temporary external pacemaker is a device that uses electrical impulses to regulate the heart rate and/or rhythm when the patient’s own intrinsic function of conduction or impulse generation is impaired. The document reviews the types of temporary pacing, including transvenous, catheter, and non-invasive pacing.
The manual outlines the nursing responsibilities for caring for a child with a temporary external pacemaker, including monitoring the child’s heart rate and rhythm, documenting the pacemaker settings and laboratory findings, and informing the medical team of changes in the patient’s condition. It also emphasizes the importance of continuous ECG recordings, serial blood gases, and strict fluid balance charting.
The document concludes by highlighting the need for nurses to receive theoretical and practical instruction to practice competently and follow the guidance for good practice.
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