Prevention of cautery interfering with pacemaker – Cardiology MCQ

Johnson Francis | January 1, 2014 | Cardiology MCQ, DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance, ECG / Electrophysiology | No Comments

Measures useful in preventing interaction between implanted pacemaker and electrocautery:
a) Using bipolar cautery
b) Placing the indifferent plate electrode in such a way that the current path does not reach the pacemaker or its lead
c) Programming the pacemaker to asynchronous mode or strapping a magnet over it during surgery
d) All of the above

Correct Answer