Competency information
Details
Perform testing to ensure appropriate lead position and stability, review the ECG and chest X-ray, identify lead position and confirm that the position is satisfactory
Considerations
- Features of a normal chest X-ray
- Correct positioning of the pacemaker lead(s)
- Correct positioning of the generator
- Twiddler's syndrome,
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 6 | Outcome Plan, prepare, set up and undertake cardiac physiological role for intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) |
| # 7 | Outcome Undertake cardiac physiological role in providing effective physiological/technical and scientific support and expertise for brady pacemaker implantation and temporary pacemaker insertion |