Understanding the function and risks of pacemakers and ICDs, particularly regarding electromagnetic interference and surgical diathermy, is essential for safe peri-operative management.
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Supports peri-operative CIED education to reduce EMI risks; leaves open standardized protocols from prospective data.
M. Allen (2006) studied this question.
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