Why the study?
Does the Harmonic Scalpel prevent electrical interference with pacemakers and monitoring equipment in surgical patients?
Population
Patients undergoing surgical procedures, including a pacemaker-dependent patient undergoing right carotid…
Design
Editorial
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The Harmonic Scalpel appears to be a safe alternative to electrocautery in patients with implanted pacemakers, as it does not cause electrical interference.
Does the Harmonic Scalpel prevent electrical interference with pacemakers and monitoring equipment in surgical patients?
The Harmonic Scalpel appears to be a safe alternative to electrocautery in patients with implanted pacemakers, as it does not cause electrical interference.
Paredes et al. (1996) studied this question.
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