Radiofrequency Scanning for Retained Surgical Items Can Cause Electromagnetic Interference and Pacing Inhibition if an Asynchronous Pacing Mode Is Not Applied.
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Plakke, MJ; Maisonave, Y; Daley, SM
Published in: A A Case Rep
March 15, 2016
Radiofrequency (RF) scanning is an increasingly popular method of detecting retained surgical items. RF systems are generally regarded as safe but have the potential to cause electrical interference with pacemakers. This may lead to serious adverse events, including asystole. We present a case of an RF system used with a temporary pacemaker resulting in asystole. With the use of RF devices becoming widespread, it is important for all operating room personnel to recognize the potential for pacemaker interference from RF scanning devices and the requirements for asynchronous pacing when these devices are in use.
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A A Case Rep
DOI
EISSN
2325-7237
Publication Date
March 15, 2016
Volume
6
Issue
6
Start / End Page
143 / 145
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Radio Waves
- Pacemaker, Artificial
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Humans
- Equipment Failure
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Electrocardiography
- Coronary Artery Disease
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Plakke, M. J., Maisonave, Y., & Daley, S. M. (2016). Radiofrequency Scanning for Retained Surgical Items Can Cause Electromagnetic Interference and Pacing Inhibition if an Asynchronous Pacing Mode Is Not Applied. A A Case Rep, 6(6), 143–145. https://doi.org/10.1213/XAA.0000000000000229
Plakke, Michael J., Yasmin Maisonave, and Sean M. Daley. “Radiofrequency Scanning for Retained Surgical Items Can Cause Electromagnetic Interference and Pacing Inhibition if an Asynchronous Pacing Mode Is Not Applied.” A A Case Rep 6, no. 6 (March 15, 2016): 143–45. https://doi.org/10.1213/XAA.0000000000000229.
Plakke MJ, Maisonave Y, Daley SM. Radiofrequency Scanning for Retained Surgical Items Can Cause Electromagnetic Interference and Pacing Inhibition if an Asynchronous Pacing Mode Is Not Applied. A A Case Rep. 2016 Mar 15;6(6):143–5.
Plakke, Michael J., et al. “Radiofrequency Scanning for Retained Surgical Items Can Cause Electromagnetic Interference and Pacing Inhibition if an Asynchronous Pacing Mode Is Not Applied.” A A Case Rep, vol. 6, no. 6, Mar. 2016, pp. 143–45. Pubmed, doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000000229.
Plakke MJ, Maisonave Y, Daley SM. Radiofrequency Scanning for Retained Surgical Items Can Cause Electromagnetic Interference and Pacing Inhibition if an Asynchronous Pacing Mode Is Not Applied. A A Case Rep. 2016 Mar 15;6(6):143–145.
Published In
A A Case Rep
DOI
EISSN
2325-7237
Publication Date
March 15, 2016
Volume
6
Issue
6
Start / End Page
143 / 145
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Radio Waves
- Pacemaker, Artificial
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Humans
- Equipment Failure
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Electrocardiography
- Coronary Artery Disease