List of questions for generator change /lead extraction
by kymera_editor | Jun 29, 2017 | ICD |
- What kind of anesthesia would be use and why?
- What antibiotics are going to be use to prevent infection?
- If I am allergy to certain antibiotics, what alternatives will be used?
- Is the same incision going to be use?
- Is the ICD going to be in same spot and pocket?
- How long is the surgery going to take?
- How long should I take off from work or school for the surgery?
- Is the ICD going to be the same brand I currently have? If switching to another brand ask why for the change?
- Some hospitals return the ex planted device to manufacturer and other hospitals don’t, so you can ask: Can I request to have the ICD that is going to be ex planted return to me? What are the procedures I have to do in order to get back the ex planted device (if the hospital returns it back to manufacturer)?
- What is going to be use to close up the incision?
- Will I be able to shower after the surgery?
- Will I need to stay overnight in the hospital?
- Is the settings going to remain the same? If not, why does it need to change?
- How much pain will I be in after the surgery?
- What pain meds will be given to ease my pain?
- How should I prepare before the surgery?
- Should I take my meds the morning of the procedure?
- What are the benefits and risks of getting the leads extracted versus leaving the leads in place and capping it?
- What are the benefits and risks of leaving the leads in place and capping it instead of extracting them?
- How many lead extractions have you done?
- What determines if the lead (s) need to be replace?
- Will you already know if the leads will stay in place? Or will that be decided during the procedure?
