November 1, 1992Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
Testing of Work Environments for Electromagnetic Interference
Why the study?
Does exposure to specific work environments with electromagnetic interference affect pacemaker function in patients with Siemens Pacesetter pacemakers?
Population
12 patients with Siemens Pacesetter pacemakers working in environments with potential electromagnetic…
Design
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Implication
May warrant avoidance of high-amperage welding and degaussing near pacemakers; leaves open generalizability to other devices and settings.
Structured PICO
Does exposure to specific work environments with electromagnetic interference affect pacemaker function in patients with Siemens Pacesetter pacemakers?
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Population
12 patients with Siemens Pacesetter pacemakers working in environments with potential electromagnetic interference (EMI)
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Intervention
Exposure to 12 work environments with potential EMI (including electric welding machines and industrial degaussing coils) and monitoring using pacemaker event records
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Outcome
Effect of electromagnetic interference on pacemaker function (e.g., inhibition)safety
Certain high-power welding and degaussing equipment can interfere with specific pacemaker models within 1-2 meters, but standard arc welding up to 225 A appears safe, aiding return-to-work decisions.
Limitations
- Results are specific for the pacemaker models tested (Siemens Pacesetter)
Cite This Study
MARCO et al. (1992) studied this question.