Feasibility and safety of same day subcutaneous defibrillator implantation and send home (DASH) strategy

ConclusionsWith the appropriate institutional protocol including specific analgesics and phone follow-up, same-day discharge after outpatient S-ICD implantation is feasible and appears safe for most patients.. Device-related pain can be severe in the first 3  days post-implantation and can be successfully treated with limited supply of narcotic medications.
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research