2007-06-12 12:06:17 · 8 answers · asked by Jeneen W 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
If you were able to get yourself a pacemaker, one would think it came with the required tools!
2007-06-12 12:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not too much really.
For lead placement, they come with kits for cannulating the vein and putting the leads in.
For impulse generator pocket creation, a scalpel (with blade, of course), electrocautery, maybe a few clamps, and sutures to close.
You'll also need the external pacer to test the lead placement so your thresholds are just right.
Why? Got plans to do this in your basement?
(You'll also need a crash cart because these folks can go bad quickly, especially during lead testing. Those asystoles always make me nervous!)
2007-06-13 08:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan to do it yourself, read " Pacemaker implantation for dummies ". Ha, ha !
2007-06-12 13:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by kenneth h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scalpels, forceps, bone saws, cutting wheels, socket wrenches, hex keys, WD-40, an impact wrench, a tire pressure gauge...wait, what was the question?
2007-06-12 12:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Someone standing by to call 911 if you are not a license cardiologist.
2007-06-12 18:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May I just say, God bless the US health care system?
2007-06-12 14:17:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to do it yourself, eh? Good luck.
2007-06-12 12:09:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking this.................................you shouldn't be trying that..................... go buy a puppy
2007-06-13 05:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by medtranscript1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋