title: The implantable cardioverter defibrillator: patient and family education.
abstract: Patients undergoing implantation of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) have many questions and concerns about the device and how it will affect their lives. Teaching them about the ICD to prepare them for discharge is a nursing challenge.
authors.affiliation: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Sirovatka
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*