C. Permanent Pacemakers

Unit Objective:

At the end of this unit the resident understands the indications, implantation techniques, and complications and performs permanent pacemaker implantation.

Learner Objectives:

Upon completion of this unit the resident:

1. Understands the indications and contraindications for permanent cardiac pacing;
   
   
2. Knows the techniques and complications of epicardial and transvenous cardiac pacemakers;
   
   
3. Understands phrenic nerve pacing;
   
   
4. Understands cardiomyoplasty pacing techniques.