Question

Hi Everyone, Can anyone tell me if it is a problem performing a test on a patient who happened to be shocked 3 times while she was having episodes of v tach. The nurse on the the floor wasn't sure if it would be a concern. I have a dual chamber pacer. I was performing an echo on the patient , but had never seen this happen other than someone being cardioverted. Thanks for your help. 

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Concerned

by Grateful Heart - 2016-11-12 21:02:15

Ask your doctor or tech to perform a device check to see if your settings have changed.

Grateful Heart

Question

by MARYNEWSOME - 2016-11-15 20:09:45

Thanks so much Grateful heart. The nurse actually spoke with the Medtronic rep who stated he couldn't answer that question. The concern is she was shocked 3 times while I was performing an exam on her., and the nurse forgot to tell me she had been having episodes of v- tach throughout the day. 

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