Study type: Law/recommendation/guideline

Canadian cardiovascular society/canadian anesthesiologists' society/canadian heart rhythm society joint position statement on the perioperative management of patients with implanted pacemakers, defibrillators, and neurostimulating devices guideline

Published in: Can J Cardiol 2012; 28 (2): 141-151

Summary

A comprehensive list is provided on the intraoperative issues facing patients with implantable electronic devices and practical guidance is given regarding the characteristics of surgery, electrocautery, pacemakers, and defibrillators which are most likely to lead to electromagnetic interference.

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