Device Clinic Essentials for the Care Team-Programming Basics Part 1 Video

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Video Summary

Amber Seiler welcomes viewers to the Programming Basics module of a course on medical devices. The lecture covers programming concepts, patient needs evaluation, and advanced programming features. Device testing, in-person programming, and remote alert programming are discussed in three sections. The importance of sensing in pacemakers is emphasized, focusing on evaluating intrinsic signals like P waves and QRS complexes. Threshold testing measures voltage and pulse width, critical for efficient heart capture. Different pacing modes such as DDD, BVI, and VVIR are explained, including their implications on atrial arrhythmias and pacing strategies. The lecture underscores the significance of safety margins, battery longevity, and tailoring settings for patient comfort and optimal device performance. Part one concludes with a breakdown of pacing modes and discussing appropriate programming for undersensing atrial arrhythmias, preparing viewers for part two of the module.

Keywords

Amber Seiler

Programming Basics

Medical Devices

Patient Needs Evaluation

Device Testing

Pacemakers

Pacing Modes