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Perioperative Management of Noncardiac Implanted Medical Devices
John R Coleman1, Larry Lindenbaum2, Nicholas Hastad2
1VCU Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU School of Medicine, West Hospital 1200 East Broad Street, 7th Floor, North Wing, Box 980695, Richmond, VA 23298-0695, USA.
Abstract:
Noncardiac implanted medical devices are utilized to treat an ever-increasing variety of patient ailments. Identification and proper management of these implants is necessary to avoid therapy disruption and patient harm. This review will explore the basic principles related to safe device management in the setting of planned surgery. We will discuss concerns related to electromagnetic interference, and its implications for the planned use of surgical instruments such as electrocautery. Devices will be broadly categorized by anatomic region likely to be encountered.
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