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Impact of tablet-induced electromagnetic interference on abdominal cardiac devices: A study based on simulated
Yo Kajiyama1, Yusuke Kita1, Mayu Iwabuchi2
1Department of Pediatrics Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Kyoto Japan.
Background:
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) between tablet computers (tablets) and cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in the abdomen of adults remains unclear.
Methods:
We aimed to determine the magnetic flux density (MFD) of tablets, measure the distance at which EMI was triggered, and assess the susceptibility of abdominally implanted CIEDs to EMI.
Results:
We studied 17 tablets and 2 CIED models. The measured MFD of tablets was 638 Gauss. EMI occurred at a 3.2 cm distance. A simulated patient using a tablet experienced EMI episodes for 357.2 s in 10 min.
Conclusions:
Tablets may generate sufficient MFD to induce EMI in abdominally implanted CIEDs.
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