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word help/verification, needed - Stuck in AL

Posted: May 11, 2011

D: Pacemaker is s/l dry and intact in the left upper shoulder.

I've never heard this term before. Is dry correct?

probably referring to the wires of the pacemaker being dry and intact - jmn

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one last question.. - Stuck in AL

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First of all, thanks for the help, jmn. This is a routine (hands on) exam, nothnig more. Is the above possible to know?

not sure I understand what you are asking, sm - jmn

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If not talking about the leads, could be talking about the dressing being dry and intact. Here is some info on different kinds of pacemakers.

What kinds of pacemakers are there?
Pacemakers work when they need to or all of the time. There are 3 different kinds of pacemakers:

â�¢Permanent: A permanent pacemaker is also called a long-term pacemaker. An incision (cut) is made in your neck or chest. The leads are guided through a vein into your heart, and attached to the generator. The generator is placed in a pocket under your skin. You will have this type of pacemaker forever.

â�¢Transcutaneous (trans-q-TA-nee-us): This pacemaker is also called an external pacemaker. It is used in emergency situations when your heart is beating too slowly. When this happens, your caregiver needs to speed up your heart rate quickly. Small sticky patches are applied to your chest, and leads are attached to these patches. At the end of the leads is a pacemaker with dials on it. These dials allow your caregiver to immediately adjust the settings of the pacemaker. This type of pacemaker is used for a short time. After a time, you may need to get a permanent pacemaker, or you may not need a pacemaker anymore.

â�¢Trasvenous (trans-V-nus): A transvenous pacemaker is also called a temporary pacemaker. The leads for the pacemaker are guided into your heart through an incision in your neck or chest. With a transvenous pacemaker, the generator is worn outside your body in a small pouch. You will carry this pouch with you everywhere.

I think you answered my question.. - Stuck in AL

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I'm not a cardiac MT and the only pacemakers I'm familiar with are the permanent pacemakers so a pacemaker being dry really wasn't working for me.

THANKS A MILLION for your time/assistance!!!!

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