ICD Deactivation

Executive Summary

Key Messages

To highlight the need to have discussions and reach decisions about deactivation of the ICD at the right time before a crisis situation occurs to reduce last minute decision making.
To deliver high quality care to people who are approaching end of life
To avoid the delivery of a futile “shock” therapy when the person is nearing the end of life.
To co-ordinate care when deactivating a device
To ensure that all staff are aware of when and how to facilitate deactivation of an ICD, in conjunction with other relevant NHS Lothian policies.
To support staff to respond appropriately if a person with an ICD requests it to be deactivated.To make the deactivation decision of an ICD a transparent process.

Policy

Procedures

Guidelines

Forms & Charts

Associated Material

Patient Information

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ICD Deactivation Policy