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(Chest. 1973;64:664-664.)
© 1973 American College of Chest Physicians

Inhibition of a Demand Pacemaker by Electrosurgery

John Kevin O'Donoghue M.D.1

1 Instructor in Medicine (Cardiology), University of Chicago School of Medicine

A case of intermittent asystole due to suppression of the output of a Medtronic 5942 demand pacemaker by a Bovie electrocautery used during prostatic surgery is reported. Despite the claims of the manufacturer, the physician should be aware of this potential hazard. Recommendations are made for minimizing the incidence and risk of this complication.






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