pacer infection

I had pacer and leads removed 5-9-14. I have been in the hospital a total of ten days due to complications. Now home with a wound vac to heal site. I probably will have wound vac for another month.

I want to stress, push for help if your pacemaker pocket develops redness with signs of erosion as infection can bury deep even under armpit!

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infection

by pcrews - 2014-06-10 11:06:58

Wow, so sorry to hear that. I understand now why the hospital was stressing washing my hands and using wipes on shopping carts etc. Hope you're getting better

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