Procedure
Subcutaneous ICD
A one-page care plan for patients having Subcutaneous ICD, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this device watches my heart rhythm and treats dangerous rhythms with a shock
- I understand it does not have wires inside my heart
- I follow instructions about eating, drinking, and medicines before the procedure
- I take or hold medicines exactly as told (blood thinners, others)
- I tell my care team about bleeding risk, infection, or allergies
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Subcutaneous ICD is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.