October 1, 1996Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
State of the Science:Pacemaker and Defibrillator Interference from Wireless Communication Devices
Why the study?
Does exposure to wireless communication devices cause interference in patients with pacemakers and defibrillators?
Population
Patients with implantable devices (pacemakers and defibrillators)
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Alerts clinicians to potential wireless interference in CIED patients; leaves open need for prospective validation of recommendations.
Structured PICO
Does exposure to wireless communication devices cause interference in patients with pacemakers and defibrillators?
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Population
Patients with implantable devices (pacemakers and defibrillators)
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Intervention
Exposure to wireless communication devices (cellular phones emitting RF signals)
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Outcome
Interference with implantable devicessafety
This review highlights the potential for wireless communication devices to interfere with pacemakers and defibrillators, providing initial safety recommendations for patients.
Cite This Study
Hayes et al. (1996) studied this question.