1. Cardiac
Procedures
Medical and Surgical

2. So you’ve had a cardiac arrest!
What should you do? Hopefully, you are not
alone because you will need some assistance.

3. CPR
• First, someone should administer cardiopulmonary
resuscitation. Blow into the mouth twice and follow
with 30 firm and quick chest compressions. Repeat.
This is a useful and possibly lifesaving skill.

4. Defibrillation
• An automated external defibrillator should be used
next. This will help restore a more rhythmic
heartbeat via electric shock.

5. Pacemaker Implantation
You may need indefinite
help monitoring your heart.
A Pacemaker is a very
small, electronic device
that is surgically implanted
into the thoracic cavity next
to the heart.

6. Pacemaker Care
Surgery for pacemaker
implantation is quick
but very serious. In
addition to leaving 3-6
inch long stapled
scar, the recovery is
lengthy and painful.
You will more than
likely have to rely on
friends and family for
help with everyday
tasks for a few weeks.