Conservative Management of An Infected Pace Maker in A Critically ill Patient.

Year 2023, Volume: 2 Issue: 1, 51 - 55, 30.04.2023

Hakan Göçer Ahmet Barış Durukan

Abstract

Abstract
According to current literature; pace maker infections are treated with device, lead removal and systemic antibiotherapy. We here reported partially conservative treatment strategy in critically ill patient. Our case was successfully treated with partially pace and lead removal and extensive debridement with saline – hydrogen peroxide irrigation, local powdered Rifampicin and Vancomycin application in to pocket.
Key Words: infection, Pace Maker, Management.

Keywords

Infection, Pace Maker, Management.

Supporting Institution

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Kritik Durumdaki Hastalarda Pace Maker Enfeksiyonunun Sınırlı Müdahale ile Yönetimi.

Abstract

Güncel literatüre göre; kalp pili enfeksiyonları cihaz, lead çıkarma ve sistemik antibiyoterapi ile tedavi edilir. Burada kritik durumdaki hastada kısmen konservatif, kısmen cerrahi tedavi stratejisi bildirdik. Olgumuz kısmen pace ve lead çıkarma ve geniş debridman ile salin – hidrojen peroksit irrigasyonu, lokal toz Rifampisin ve cebe Vankomisin uygulaması ile başarılı bir şekilde tedavi edildi.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Enfeksiyon, Pace Maker, Yönetim.

Keywords

Enfeksiyon, Pace Maker, Yönetim

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