- How do I take care of the incision site after a pacemaker or ICD implant?
- When can I start playing golf or tennis after my pacemaker/ICD implant?
- Bathing/Shower after pacemaker or defibrillator implant
How do I take care of the incision site after a pacemaker or ICD implant?
Remove the dressing over the pacemaker the morning after discharge. * Shower as usual the morning after discharge. * Don’t scrub the incision area, just wash gently with soap, rinse and pat dry with a clean towel (do not rub). * Avoid submerging your wound in a bathtub, swimming pool or Jacuzzi for 6 weeks. * Some discomfort such as mild redness, itching and swelling may occur. These symptoms are part of the normal healing process. Don’t scratch the wound if it starts to itch. * Protect your incision area from excessive sunlight. * Do not wear tight or restrictive clothing that puts pressure on the incision or pacemaker. Call us for any sign of Infection * Significant redness, heat, swelling or severe pain. * Fever of 100 degrees or higher. * White, yellow, or greenish discharge from the wound or significant bleeding. * Opening of the wound. * Discomfort related to the wound should decrease every day.
When can I start playing golf or tennis after my pacemaker/ICD implant?
You should avoid playing golf / tennis for atleast 6 weeks after a pacemaker or defibrillator implant.
Bathing/Shower after pacemaker or defibrillator implant
Shower as usual the morning after discharge. Don’t scrub the incision area, just wash gently with soap, rinse and pat dry with a clean towel (do not rub). Avoid submerging your wound in a bathtub, swimming pool or Jacuzzi for 6 weeks.
