Pacemaker Inhibition Flashcards
1
Q
List devices that do Not interfere with pacemakers
A
Microwave ovens, CT scan/ulrasound, x-rays – diagnostic
2
Q
List devices that cause transient or one beat inhibition of pacing
A
Electronic article surveillance, cellular telephones, arc welding, airport metal detectors, tens unit, electric appliances
3
Q
List Pacific electric appliances that cause one beat or transient inhibition of pacing
A
Electric blanket, electric shaver, television, CanOpener, CB radio, ham radio, power tools, metal detector.
4
Q
List devices that may damage a pacemaker
A
MRI, external defibrillator, external cardioversion, cautery/RF ablation, radiation therapy
5
Q
What does string of pearls or sine wave referred to in terms of pacemakers
A
60 cycle interference
