Keywords

cardiac device interrogation, surgical wound patients, pacemakers, defibrillators

Authors

1. Buchanan, Krysti MS, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC
2. Bernstein, Neil MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS
3. Ayello, Elizabeth A. PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, MAPWCA, FAAN
4. O'Neill, Daniel K. MD

Abstract

Although most clinicians would agree comprehensive assessment of a wound patient is important, not all know the importance of including cardiac device interrogation as part of the standard preoperative evaluation. Using clinical exemplars, the authors highlight key concepts to raise awareness among wound colleagues of this important patient safety concern.