Cardiac device infections

Cardiac device infections - How to prevent?

Cardiac device infections - Causes and Risk Factors

Implantable cardiac device infections are often associated caused by bacteria found on the skin surfaces.

Patients with the following medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, end-stage renal failure, chronic obstructive lung disease, skin disorders, steroid use and use of anti-coagulant drugs are at higher risk of cardiac device infections.

The risk of cardiac device infection is also increased if:

You require placement of temporary pacing wires for an abnormal heart rhythm prior to the placement of the cardiac device.
Your existing cardiac device requires replacement, revision surgery or repositioning.

Cardiac device infections - Preparing for surgery

Cardiac device infections - Post-surgery care

Cardiac device infections - Other Information

Cefazolin,

Cefepime,

Piperacillin + Tazobactam,

Vancomycin

Article contributed by Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital

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