The Disappearing Pacemaker by Kalana Sanders https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte A dissolvable pacemaker has been created by researchers at Northwestern University. en-us 2022-06-09 01:03:06 UTC 2022-06-14 00:14:16 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Source Details klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218773083 The information for this presentation was gathered from the website Medgadget from an article written by Conn Hastings who has a Ph.D. from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. This article was published on June 4th, 2022 making this information up to date. Other sources used for this presentation are PBS NewsHour and Northwestern University Youtube channels that provide information videos on this device.
This device was created by researchers at Northwestern University and was officially announced in 2021. Since its release, this device has continued to receive updates and advancements to improve its functional ability.
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]]> 2022-06-12 21:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218773083 6. This pacemaker is compatible with smartphones making it easy for doctors to monitor their patients and for patients to help keep track of their own health klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218776809 2022-06-12 21:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218776809 4. How does the dissolvable pacemaker work? klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218779268 This video discusses how the dissolvable pacemaker works.]]> 2022-06-12 21:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218779268 2. Summary klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218779707 The dissolvable pacemaker is a device that works like a permanent pacemaker but has a less extensive and invasive procedure for placement (Hastings, 2022). It also does not require a second procedure for removal as it simply dissolves in the body. This device is made with materials that are safe and beneficial for absorption in the body. This pacemaker also includes sensors that can monitor oxygen levels, cardiac electrical activity, temperature, respiration, physical activity, and, muscle tone (Hastings, 2022).]]> 2022-06-12 21:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218779707 5. Pros klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218779743 The advantages of using this device are: 
  1. It is less invasive (PBS NewsHour, 2021).
  2. Avoidance of second surgical procedure to remove the pacemaker (Hastings, 2022).
  3. Reduces the need for surgery (PBS NewsHour, 2021).
  4. Wearable sensors within the device are able to monitor:  temperature, oxygen levels, cardiac electrical activity, respiration, muscle tone, and physical activity (Hastings, 2022).
  5. Reduce expensive hospital stays (PBS NewsHour, 2021).
  6. Benefit low resource communities as it is a less extensive procedure (PBS NewsHour, 2021).
  7. Prevents surgical interventions in those who need temporary pacing (PBS NewsHour, 2021).
  8. The pacemaker is able to alert the patient if any malfunction is occurring such as low battery power via the haptic device by using a series of vibrations (Hastings, 2022).
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  1. Infection Risk - from the device being internal with external points as wires protrude through the skin (PBS NewsHour, 2021).
  2. Lack of knowledge of what happens to the material of the pacemaker once it breaks up (PBS NewsHour, 2021). 
  3. Free-floating fragments in the body and a lack of information on what risks are associated with these fragments (PBS NewsHour, 2021).

]]> 2022-06-12 21:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218779781 10. Opinions & Rationale klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218779928 During my clinical rotations, I encountered a patient who was experiencing complications from their permanent pacemaker as the leads had gotten tangled up in their heart valves causing damage to the heart valves. Due to this, the patient was going to have to undergo another surgery to try and get the pacemaker leads untangled and prevent further heart valve damage. This patient was born with a heart defect and had already undergone multiple heart procedures so hearing this news was very upsetting for the patient. After learning about these dissolvable pacemakers and the positive impacts that they can have on patients like preventing the from having to undergo another extensive surgery I support the use of this device on patients because it will help prevent patients from having to endure multiple extensive procedures. I still have some concerns about this device though that I hope we will be able to have better knowledge and understanding of. These concerns include how to decrease infection risk from the external wires, discover what happens to the material and fragments of the pacemaker once it dissolves in the body, and what are the risk of having this material and fragments in the body. Overall, I feel that the creation of this device is a huge accomplishment and shows just how far we have come with the use of technology in healthcare. ]]> 2022-06-12 21:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218779928 11. Using Strengths klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218780009 My Strengths are achiever, belief, discipline, empathy, and harmony. Based on my personal strengths I am a hard worker who stands firm in my beliefs and who enjoys structure. I am a person who prefers harmony with others over engaging in conflict. I am also empathetic towards others and understanding towards others.
 I would choose Faith (Futuristic), Andrew (Activator), Angelica (Analytical),  Matthew (Maximizer), and William (Woo) to be in my group.
I chose a futuristic group member because a futuristic is an individual who is enthusiastic about the future and inspired by it. I believe this would be beneficial since we are going to be advocating for the use of new technology.
I chose an activator and an analytical group member because an activator is an individual who makes things happen and an analytical is a person who searches for reasons and considers the pros and cons of things. These two strengths will be beneficial to the group as we will need someone who is pushing our agenda forward and someone considering all the numbers and figures that making this change can make for the facility. I chose a maximizer and a woo group member because a maximizer has an influencing personality that strives to stimulate group excellence while woo tends to enjoy networking and winning people over. These personalities will help bring out the best in the group and help with getting people to agree with our agenda.  Overall, I believe that matching these strengths with my own strength will ensure that my group has a variety of strengths that will help the group succeed. ]]> 2022-06-12 21:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218780009 12. References klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218780095 Hastings, C. (2022). Dissolving Pacemaker Communicates with Patient and Wearable Tech | Medgadget. Medgadget.com. https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/dissolving-pacemaker-communicates-with-patient-and-wearable-tech.html
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PBS NewsHour. (2021). This dissolvable pacemaker could make heart surgery less invasive [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTQunb_6XC8
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NorthwesternU. (2022). Dissolving pacemaker talks to body sensors, knows when to pace [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB6l6dPxbbo
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]]> 2022-06-12 21:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218780095 3. Close Up Of The Transient Dissolvable Pacemaker klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218794239 2022-06-12 22:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218794239 8. Where the External Wires Exit The Body From the Pacemaker klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218794605 2022-06-12 22:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218794605 9. Placement of the Pacemaker klsanders2018 https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218795414 2022-06-12 22:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/klsanders2018/jeslgbc987f6mmte/wish/2218795414