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Use of an electronic apex locator on a cardiac pacemaker patient
C W Beach1, J D Bramwell, J W Hutter
1Endodontics Department, National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, MD 20889-5602, USA.
Abstract:
Modern cardiac pacemakers are complex and heterogenous devices. The potential effect of electrically powered instruments on a patient's pacemaker function must be carefully evaluated before treatment. Interference with the pacemaker's function by the instrument depends on the specific type of pacemaker placed and the patient's dependence on it. A case is presented in which an electronic apex locator was used on a patient with a pacemaker, despite the manufacturer's written warning to the contrary. The patient's cardiologist was consulted before treatment.
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