Key result
Electrocautery generates electromagnetic interference in patients with pacemakers or implanted cardioverter defibrillators, requiring specific protective measures to mitigate serious consequences.
Population
Patients with pacemakers or implantable cardiac defibrillators
Design
Review
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Supports caution with electrocautery in CIED patients; leaves open prospective validation of mitigation protocols.
This article provides practical recommendations for surgeons and anesthetists regarding the use of electrocautery in patients with pacemakers or implantable cardiac defibrillators to mitigate electromagnetic interference hazards.
Dawes et al. (2006) conducted a review in Pacemakers or implanted cardioverter defibrillators. Electrocautery was evaluated. Electrocautery generates electromagnetic interference in patients with pacemakers or implanted cardioverter defibrillators, requiring specific protective measures to mitigate serious consequences.
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