| Appropriateness of sling immobilization to prevent lead displacement after pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation. | |
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PMID: 19169389 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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After pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (pacemaker/ICD) implantation, patients are often required to immobilize the affected arm with a sling to minimize the risk of lead displacement. We examined whether performing a resistive range-of-motion exercise protocol after pacemaker/ICD surgery would result in lead displacement and, therefore, whether sling immobilization and activity restrictions are justified. Ten subjects who had undergone pacemaker/ICD surgery performed four individual resistive range-of-motion exercises (three sets of 10 repetitions for each: one warm-up set without weight and two sets with a 1- or 2-pound hand weight) with the affected arm prior to hospital discharge. For each subject, an electrophysiology nurse specialist used a noninvasive device programmer to evaluate surgical lead placement before and after the exercises. As an adjunct to the study, we queried clinicians at 48 US hospitals about sling immobilization and activity restrictions after pacemaker/ICD implantation at their institutions. No lead displacement occurred after the weightlifting exercises were performed. Based on these results in a small group of patients, it appears that requiring the use of a joint immobilization sling is overly restrictive, promotes fear, and hinders recovery. We encourage the development of consistent discharge instructions that will promote early mobility and a safe and rapid return to normal activities. |
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Aster Naffe; Mini Iype; Mini Easo; Sandra Dejong McLeroy; Kelli Pinaga; Nancy Vish; Kevin Wheelan; Jay Franklin; Jenny Adams |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) Volume: 22 ISSN: 0899-8280 ISO Abbreviation: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
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Created Date: 2009-01-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9302033 Medline TA: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-6 Citation Subset: - |
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Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas, Texas. |
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