What should be monitored at the pacemaker implantation site?

• A. Erythema and bleeding
• B. Hair growth
• C. Lung capacity
• D. Blood pressure only

Answer: (A)

Monitoring after pacemaker implantation centers on the wound site for signs of infection and bleeding. Erythema indicates redness around the pocket and can signal inflammation or infection, while bleeding reflects bleeding into the wound or a hematoma. Together, these signs are the most immediate and actionable indicators that the incision and device pocket are healing properly or may require intervention (such as wound care, antibiotics, or further evaluation). Hair growth at the site isn’t clinically relevant to post-op wound status, lung capacity relates to respiratory function rather than the local wound, and blood pressure alone doesn’t reflect local wound healing.