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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
Pseudomonas pacemaker
Answered by
J.M. Keyes, MD - Family Medicine
Gainesville - FL
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Pseudomonas pacemaker
by pjj505, Oct 06, 2008 02:03PM
Just been told that I have pseudomonas infection on pacemaker incision. Pacemaker could be infected; not certain. Pacemaker was inserted 4 weeks ago. I am an insulin-dependent diabetic under good control. Blood pressure is excellent with medication.I am 68 years old and generally in good health.
Should I have the pacemaker removed immediately or wait few days to see if infection is under control.? What is liekly hood of infection spreading if I wait 5 days?
Thank you,
Pjj505
Should I have the pacemaker removed immediately or wait few days to see if infection is under control.? What is liekly hood of infection spreading if I wait 5 days?
Thank you,
Pjj505
Doctor's Answer
by J.M. Keyes, MD, Oct 07, 2008 02:47PM
, Oct 07, 2008 02:47PMTo: pjj505
I would err on the side of having it removed earlier than later, but this is really something that you need to speak to your surgeon about; not a decision to make on your own. If your surgeon is unsure, they can consult an infectious disease specialist.
Good luck.
JMK MD
Good luck.
JMK MD
