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Pacemaker failure on induction of anaesthesia.

S R Finfer1

  • 1Anaesthetic Department, Wycombe General Hospital, Buckinghamshire.

British Journal of Anaesthesia
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Suxamethonium can cause pacemaker failure during anesthesia, leading to cardiac arrest. Reprogramming pacemakers to asynchronous mode before surgery is recommended to prevent this potentially fatal complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Permanent pacemakers are crucial for managing bradycardia.
  • Anesthesia induction carries inherent risks, especially in patients with implanted cardiac devices.
  • Suxamethonium, a muscle relaxant, can cause fasciculations that may interfere with pacemaker function.