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Intraoperative pacemaker failure in an infant.

A G Bailey1, S R Lacey

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina, School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599-7010.

Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|October 1, 1991
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Pacemakers in infants can malfunction during surgery due to electrocautery, reverting to backup mode. This case highlights the need for careful device management to prevent surgical complications and ensure patient safety.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric cardiology
  • Medical device engineering

Background:

  • Pediatric pacemakers are crucial for managing bradycardia in infants.
  • Surgical procedures involving electrocautery pose unique challenges for implanted electronic devices.

Observation:

  • An infant pacemaker reverted to backup mode during surgery when electrocautery was applied.
  • The resulting bradycardia was unresponsive to standard interventions like magnet application and atropine.

Findings:

  • Electrocautery can interfere with pacemaker function, leading to device reversion.
  • Advanced pharmacological support (isoproterenol) and device reprogramming were necessary to manage the complication.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for awareness and specific protocols when using electrocautery in pediatric patients with pacemakers.

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  • Emphasizes the importance of manufacturer collaboration for timely device reprogramming during critical events.
  • Suggests potential for developing improved pacemaker algorithms or surgical guidelines to mitigate electrocautery-induced interference.