Why You Should Consider Paediatric Pacemaker Procedure in India

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Paediatric Pacemaker Procedure Overview

Paediatric pacemaker Procedure in India is a process where a small device is connected to the child’s heart rhythm. The child’s heart has a natural pacemaker referred to as sinus code. The electrical impulses move down through the heart, and are then sent on to the pumping chamber of the heart. If the sinus code does not work properly, an artificial can keep your child’s heart beat at the right pace.

Preparations for Paediatric Pacemaker Procedure

Paediatric pacemaker procedure in India reviews of patients indicates that if your child experiences any of the below mentioned symptoms, he is the right candidate for the surgery

• Experiencing fast or slow heartbeat
• Swelling in the ankles or the hands
• Hiccups, which do not fade away
• Redness of swelling around the wound

To get ready for the surgery during a free consultation Paediatric procedure in India you can do several things like

• Take some time off from your routine schedule. You can return back to your normal routine life after the advice of the doctor
• Inform the doctor about the history of your allergies along with medications. One may be asked to stop certain thinners before the procedure.
• Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water before the procedure.

How Paediatric Pacemaker Procedure is performed?

The pacemaker is a titanium encased pulse generator, which is planted in the body, below the collar bone. Low cost paediatric procedure in India is performed in the follow manner

• A two inch incision is made below the collar bone, and a small pocket is created for the pulse generator under the skin
• Two to three wires are inserted into the heart through a large vein that runs deep into the collar bone
• During the process, the patient will be under the dose of medications to determine that they are comfortable
• Once you leave the hospital you will be given detailed instructions of follow up.

Recovery

After the surgery, one may be asked to check the functioning of the pacemaker system over the phone. One will be provided with a small monitoring device that is used to transfer the electrocardiogram over the telephone, at the station of the receiver. This process is performed on a definite schedule of 8 weeks.

Interference with the Device

The following are the devices which may interval with the peacemaker

• The airport security devices may detect the electromagnetic interference, but they may not have any effect on the functioning part
• You need to avoid devices which have strong electrical fields such as high power transmitters

Why choose an Indian Hospital for Pediatric Pacemaker Procedure?

Since the post recovery period during this course assumes a lot of significance, the choice of the hospital has to be among the top draw. This is where the role of the Indian hospitals comes into play. Most of them have some of the top surgeons in the business and their proven track record indicates that

Paediatric Pacemaker Procedure Cost in India

Affordable paediatric pacemaker procedure in India ensures that one does not burn a hole in the pocket when they undertake surgery in India. In short low cost is because of the low operating costs as well as the low currency rates.

FAQ’s

• Why does my child need a pacemaker?
• The heart has a complex electrical system. It actually generates its own electricity, which causes it to contract and relax in the proper timing sequence, so that it can pump blood to the body. Electrical signals can become blocked or irregular, causing the heart to beat too slowly (bradycardia). For the heart to work correctly, the chambers must beat in a coordinated manner at a resting heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute. There are two common causes of bradycardia: sick sinus syndrome, which is a disease of the sinoatrial (SA) node, the heart’s natural pacemaker, and heart block, which occurs when the upper chambers (atria) and lower chambers (ventricles) are not coordinated, resulting in atrioventricular (AV) block (also commonly called heart block). These conditions can cause the heart to beat too slowly, either occasionally or all the time.
• In both cases, the heart might not pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. As the heart rate declines, there might not be sufficient blood flow, causing shortness of breath and fatigue.

 

• How does a pacemaker work?

Pacemakers are actually miniaturized (about the size of a couple of stacked silver dollars), battery-powered computers that are usually implanted underneath the skin in the abdomen or chest area. To provide support, the device sends a tiny electrical pulse down a wire, called a lead, into the heart, which stimulates the heart to beat. These impulses are very tiny, and your child should not feel them at all.

While the pacemaker keeps the heart from beating too slowly, it is also storing a lot of information about the heart. This information can be retrieved by your child’s doctor, and it helps the doctor to program the pacemaker in a way that provides your child with the best therapy for his or her condition.

 

• Are there different kinds of pacemakers for different activity levels?
• Today’s pacemakers have the capability for their settings to be adjusted by your child’s doctor in order to provide appropriate support for a wide range of lifestyles and activities. Your child’s doctor can guide you in what activities are appropriate for your child, be it swimming, bike-riding and such–and can help provide your child with a device that meets both his or her medical and activity needs.

 

• How is a pacemaker implanted?
• For very young children, pacemaker implantation is often done via the transthoracic method (across the thoracic [chest] cavity). This means that surgery takes place in the operating room under general anesthesia.

The device is placed in the abdominal area, and the lead or leads are attached to the surface of the heart muscle. Older children might have the device placed via a transvenous (through the vein) method.

With this procedure, general anesthesia or conscious sedation may be used. The device is placed in the chest area, and the leads are placed inside the heart.Your child’s doctor will determine which implantation method is best.

 

• What happens during surgery to implant a pacemaker?
• If your child is having a pacemaker implanted, he or she should not eat for six or more hours before the operation. With the transthoracic (also called epicardial) method, the doctor attaches the lead to the outside of the heart. The other end of the lead or leads is connected to the pacemaker, and it is placed in a pocket under the skin in the abdomen. If the implant is being done with the transvenous (also called endocardial) method, the leads are guided through the vein and attached to the inside of the heart. The surgical team monitors the placement of the lead using a large overhead monitor called a fluoroscope. This is a kind of moving x-ray picture. Once the lead tip is in place, the other end is connected to the pacemaker, and it is placed in a pocket under the skin in the chest.

The prominence of the scar and device depend upon the type of procedure, and the age and size of your child. For children who are small or thin, the device might be more noticeable

The length of the surgery depends on what kind of device your child is getting, as well as his or her specific anatomy and the time it takes to locate a good position for the lead. Implanting a pacemaker can take a number of hours.

 

• What risks are associated with having a pacemaker?
• Because pacemaker implantation is surgery, a small number of patients will develop complications, which may include infection, a reaction to a drug used during surgery, or blood loss, or damage to a blood vessel, the heart wall or lung. These complications can usually be corrected or cured, but may require a repeat operation or a longer than normal hospital stay. After the surgery, your child may feel some discomfort, and he or she may be tired. As your child recovers, he or she should feel better. Your child’s doctor will discuss with you all the precautions your child should follow. Also, read completely any literature that comes with the device, and pay close attention to sentences that are labelled with the word “warning” or “important.” Those sentences contain important safety information. Finally, remember, these are man-made devices. It is important to monitor the device regularly with follow-up visits as often as your child’s doctor recommends.

 

• What happens after the surgery?
• Right after the surgery, your child will be taken to a recovery room. He or she may experience some tenderness at the implant site for a while. Your child may stay in the hospital several hours or several days. You should discuss the specifics of your child’s case with your child’s doctor.
• In the period after surgery, follow all doctor instructions carefully. Some redness, soreness or tenderness around the implant site is normal. If you are already back home when you notice redness, draining from the incision and/or fever, call the doctor immediately—do not wait for your next appointment.

 

• How can I help my child prepare for surgery?
• Depending upon the age of your child, there are some things that might be helpful in preparing him or her for surgery and doctors’ appointments. Some parents have found role-playing helpful—pretending that the child is visiting the doctor and telling him or her what to expect. It might be tempting not to tell your child the truth about what to expect, but honesty can be important in maintaining trust. That said, give your child age-appropriate information, and only as much as he or she can handle. Using a stuffed animal with a bandage on the chest or abdomen and/or involving siblings in the child’s care might also be useful strategies.

 

• How long will it take my child to recover?
• It is difficult to be specific about your child’s recovery, because every patient is different.
• Follow the doctor’s instructions carefully.
• Your child’s activities will be restricted for a period following surgery.
• His or her doctor is your best source of advice on the subject of resuming normal activities.

 

• How often will my child need to see the doctor once the pacemaker is implanted?
• Your child will be asked to see his or her doctor regularly for routine checkups. Your child’s doctor will arrange for an office visit after the pacemaker implantation. Doctor visits are important; they allow the doctor to be sure your child’s device is working properly. Sometimes minor adjustments are required, which can be done painlessly in the doctor’s office using a tabletop computer called a programmer. The doctor will also want to check the incision to see how it is healing. After that, the doctor will want to see your child for regular follow-up visits. He or she will advise you as to how often your child should be evaluated, because it varies by patient and condition. Your child’s doctor may also perform regular x-rays to watch your child’s pacemaker system as he or she grows.

 

• What happens during a follow-up appointment?
• The follow-up is completely painless and usually takes less than half an hour. During this time, the doctor or nurse will put a wand over the spot where the pacemaker is implanted. The wand is about the size and shape of a computer mouse. For some pacemakers, a wand is not used; the information is sent wirelessly. The pacemaker tells the programmer about the battery status, performs other system checks and can report on your child’s heart activity since his or her last follow-up. The doctor can also alter certain settings on the pacemaker to adjust your child’s therapy, if needed. For these reasons, it is very important that you keep your child’s follow-up schedule with his or her doctor.

 

• How will my child’s doctor change the batteries in my child’s device?
• Implantable devices are powered by special batteries that are made to last a long time. These batteries do not suddenly wear out, like flashlight batteries, but they give plenty of warning that they are reaching end of service. Your child’s doctor will monitor the battery as part of the regular pacemaker checkup. Most pacemaker batteries last 5 to 10 years, although it depends on the pacemaker and how often it sends electrical impulses to the heart. When the pacemaker indicates a low battery, your child’s doctor will arrange for a replacement. Implantable devices are sealed shut, so the batteries are not replaceable. Instead, the doctor will implant a new pacemaker. Sometimes the doctor can use the leads that are already in place, and sometimes new leads need to be placed.

 

• Will a pacemaker change my child’s life?
• The truth is that your child could experience a happier, healthier and more active life. After surgery, he or she will need to take it easy for a while. Be sure to carefully follow all of his or her doctor’s instructions. But, pretty soon, you might notice that your child can do things he or she used to do—and even more.

 

• Does my child have to stay away from things like microwave ovens, magnets or strobe lights?
• Implantable devices cannot be damaged by using properly operating household appliances, such as microwave ovens, electric blankets and most power tools. Exposure to electric arc welders or being in close proximity to someone who is working on automobile ignition systems also will not damage pacemakers; however, there is a possibility that these things may briefly interfere with proper pacemaker operation. If you have concerns about your child’s exposure to electrical equipment, talk to his or her doctor. You might also contact the device manufacturer for guidance.

Most manufacturers have engineers who can determine if the electrical field generated by the equipment can interfere with the pacemaker.

 

• What if my child is going into a hospital or clinic?
• Tell the hospital personnel that your child has a pacemaker before he or she undergoes any medical procedure, such as electrosurgery, electrocautery, external defibrillation, lithotripsy or radiation therapy, or a dental procedure or test. Your child also should not undergo any diathermy procedure, even if the pacemakerhas been turned off. It could cause damage to the tissue around the implanted electrodes or permanent damage to the pacemaker.

 

• Can my child use a cell phone?
• Cellular phones, which send electromagnetic signals, can interfere with proper device operation. However, simple precautions—such as not carrying the cell phone in a pocket directly over the pacemaker and holding it to the ear that is farthest from the pacemaker—minimize the risk. India Cardiac Surgery Hospital has put special filters in their pacemakers to prevent cell phone interference.

 

• Will an iPod® music player or other portable multimedia player interfere with my child’s pacemaker?
• There is no indication that compact multimedia players, such as iPod products or MP3 players, interfere with the normal function of a pacemaker. Some limited data suggest that during device evaluation in the hospital or in a clinic, use of one of these players within approximately 12 inches of the implanted pacemaker and programmer wand could disrupt the communication between the programmer and the pacemaker. Again, this interference is only observed when the multimedia player is within 12 inches of the implanted pacemaker and the programmer’s telemetry wand. This causes a distortion on the programmer screen, but it has absolutely no effect on the implanted pacemaker.

Your child should simply turn off the multimedia player during a follow-up session, or move it and any earphone wiring more than 12 inches from the programmer wand, to avoid this interference. Though there is no data that carrying a multimedia player device affects a pacemaker’s ability to function, it is nonetheless recommended that these portable players should not be carried or held directly over the pacemaker.

 

• Why does my child need an identification card?
• As a pacemaker patient, your child should wear medical jewelry, such as a bracelet, that alerts people to the presence of the pacemaker. You should also be sure to tell his or her other physicians, dentists and healthcare professionals that he or she has a pacemaker. Some manufacturers will send you an identification card that should be carried by you or your child. If you do not receive a card in the mail, ask your child’s doctor what information you should carry to identify your child as having an implanted pacemaker.

 

• When can my child resume physical activities?
• Your child’s doctor will let you know when it is safe for him or her to resume activities. It is important that you avoid bumping or hitting the area around the implant, so ask your child’s doctor about contact sports, like football. Your child’s energy level may increase after he or she receives the pacemaker, and many people of all ages find they are able to do more physically after receiving a pacemaker because their symptoms have improved.

 

• Can my child participate in strenuous activities like hiking, skiing or jogging?
• It is always best to discuss your child’s plans with his or her doctor. The doctor can advise as to your child’s limits or signs that your child might be engaging in activities that are too strenuous. If your child is older and participates in an activity that affects his or her chest or arm (shooting or archery, for example), you might want to discuss this with his or her doctor before receiving the device. It may affect how the device is selected, and where and how it is implanted.

 

• Will having a pacemaker impact my teenager’s ability to get a driver’s license?
• Talk to your child’s doctor about driving. Having a pacemaker implanted should not affect your teenager’s ability to drive, but it is best to discuss driving with his or her doctor.

 

• Can my child travel?
• Again, your child’s doctor is your best resource for the answer to this question. Many pacemaker patients and their families, however, find that with some extra planning and care, they can enjoy touring to many locations. It is important to remember to carry your child’s pacemaker identification card with you when you travel.

 

• Will airport security interfere with my child’s device?
• Though many patients and their families worry about airport security systems, there is really no need for concern. It is true that airport security has been tightened, but this does not place an added burden on you in terms of your child’s pacemaker. The best thing to do when you reach airport security is to have your child walk through the metal detector at a normal pace. If the alarm sounds (it may or may not), it only means that the system detected the metal in your child’s pacemaker.
• Simply show your child’s identification card.
• Ask for a hand pat-down search.
• Security personnel may perform a search with a handheld wand. If so, it is important to tell them that the search should be done quickly and that they should avoid holding the wand over your child’s implanted pacemaker for more than a second.

 

• What other considerations are there for travel?
• Remember that, while travelling, it is important that you or your child has important medical information, such as medication names and dosages, his or her doctor’s name and phone number and how to care for your child in an emergency. You can also ask your child’s doctor for a copy of the final printout from the programmer associated with the testing results and settings at your child’s most recent evaluation. If your child is going to a non-English-speaking country, his or her doctor might also be able to give you a printout in the language of the country he or she will visit. If your child takes prescription medication, you should be sure to have enough medication for the trip. Always carry prescription medication in your carry-on luggage when travelling by plane or train.

 

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• All you have to do is send us your medical report and be rest assured. We will choose the best suitable surgeon for you, after consulting the experts.

 

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