Confidently Care for Patients with Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

Friday, April 23, 2021, 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM

This course is designed to increase knowledge of pacemakers, ICDS, and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). The lecture/clinical application format will provide information that is applied to situations that you may encounter in your setting. The content is aimed at increasing your comfort and confidence when caring for patients with cardiac implantable electronic device (CIEDs).

**For the session, you will need a computer and internet access to view the meeting. Instructions on how to login will be emailed upon registration.

1. Describe pacing device function and how it effects cardiac hemodynamics.
2. Describe ICD treatment options for ventricular arrhythmias.
3. Explain the physiology of using biventricular pacing for treating heart failure.
4. Discuss how to optimize the clinical care of hospitalized patients with CIEDs.
5. Identify the potential effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) on implantable devices.
6. Describe the care of the patient receiving a wearable ICD vest.
7. List the options for ambulatory monitoring.

Fees: $10.00

Complimentary for SHC & LPCH employees

Please complete payment with a credit card. If payment is not received, your registration will be incomplete and you will not be registered for the conference.

Cancellations and no shows will not receive a refund. All conference sessions and materials will be recorded and available for attendees up to 90-days after event date (July 23, 2021). 

Note: If the Registration button is no longer visible, the class is full and no longer accepting registrations. No wait list available.

ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center contact hour(s) (4.00 hours), General Attendance (4.00 hours), CA BRN - California Board of Registered Nurses contact hour(s) (4.00 hours)

1. Stanford Health Care is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).  Provider Number CEP12165.
2. Stanford Health Care Center for Education and Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
*Neither SHC nor ANCC endorse any commercial products

 

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All rights reserved. No audio or video taping allowed. We reserve the right to make program changes. All students must be registered, attend the entire course, and submit an evaluation after course completion to earn credit hours.

Friday, April 23, 2021