Subcutaneous Internal Cardiac Defibrillator [S-ICD]
The S-ICD system is a Subcutaneous (under the skin) implantable Cardioverter for people at risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Treatment
Stent
A device made of expandable, metal mesh that is placed (by using a balloon catheter) at the site of a narrowing artery. The stent is then expanded and left in place to keep the artery open.
Source isolation
Patients with some infections are routinely cared for ‘in isolation’ to help prevent the spread of infection to other patients. Commonly involves use of physical boundaries by caring for a patient in a side room to the main ward. Staff wear additional personal protective equipment and undertake appropriate hand washing before leaving the area. Side … Read more