Patient was instructed on how to care for the pacemaker site as follows:
- Maintain the skin at the site of insertion dry for 48 – 72 hours.
- Avoid activities like swimming and rigorous sports, until cleared safe by your doctor.
- Do not scrub this area, while taking a shower.
- Do not lift arm over the head on the side the pacemaker was inserted for 2 – 3 weeks.
- Do not lift or push weight more than 10 pounds with arm, on the side pacemaker was inserted for 4 – 6 weeks.
- Avoid driving for one week after the procedure.
