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Radiofrequency Scanning for Retained Surgical Items Can Cause Electromagnetic Interference and Pacing Inhibition if an Asynchronous Pacing Mode Is Not Applied.

Publication ,  Journal Article
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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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
 

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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, 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.

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