The internal cardioverter defibrillator: patient-family teaching.
The ICD has proved to be a valuable therapeutic adjunct for patients at risk for sudden cardiac death. Careful attention to details associated with patient and family teaching assures a smooth adaptation to what may seem an overwhelming circumstance for patients and family members.
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D004554:Electric Countershock; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants