Level 2Common Visit Types

Post-Procedure Follow-up Intake

Intake after cath, device, or ablation — check the site, recovery, meds, and symptoms.

Beginner~10 min

Learning Objectives

1.Collect intake for a post-procedure follow-up.
2.Check the access/device site and recovery.
3.Escalate site or symptom red flags.

Goal

Post-procedure visits check healing and recovery. A quick look at the site and the right questions catch complications early.

What to collect

•Which procedure and when.
•Access/device site: healing, redness, swelling, drainage, pain.
•Symptoms since: chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, fever; ICD shocks if applicable.
•Medication adherence (especially antiplatelets after a stent).
•Vitals.

Step-by-step

1.Confirm identity and procedure.
2.Take vitals; ask about the site and recovery symptoms.
3.Note medication adherence; flag red flags; document.

Red flags to report immediately

•Site bleeding, an expanding/painful lump, or signs of infection (redness, drainage, fever).
•Recurrent chest pain, ICD shocks, or a cold/numb limb.

Alert now

Active site bleeding/expanding mass, infection signs, recurrent chest pain, or ICD shocks → alert the nurse/provider immediately.

What NOT to do independently

•Don’t interpret the site or adjust meds — observe, collect, and report.

Scope note

Observe and report; assessment and treatment are the provider’s.

Documentation tips

•Record procedure/date, site appearance, symptoms, adherence, and vitals.

Checklist

Asked about the site and recovery symptoms.
Noted antiplatelet/medication adherence.
Took vitals.
Escalated site or symptom red flags.

Knowledge Check Quiz

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