Knowledge and Practice of Nurses Regarding Safety of Patients with Temporary Cardiac Pacemakers in the Critical Care Units

Abstract

Temporary trans venous cardiac pacing is a potentially lifesaving intervention used primarily to correct profound bradycardia. Complications and problems associated with temporary cardiac pacemaker were reported in a third to a half of all cases. Nursing care is very important during initial period to achieve best possible outcome and have good prognosis for the patient. The role of the critical care nurse regarding caring of patients with TCP is crucial. Therefore, it is important to evaluate intensive care nurse’s knowledge and practice regarding caring of patients with TCP. Aim of the Study This study aims to: The present study was conducted to assess nurses’knowledge and practice regarding safety of patients with temporary cardiac pacemakers in the critical care units through the followings: 1. Assessing nurses’ levels of knowledge regarding care for patient with temporary cardiac pacemaker. 2. Assessing nurses’ levels of practices regarding care for patient with temporary cardiac pacemaker.