Interference between a dual-chamber pacemaker and argon electrocautery device during hepatectomy

Authors
Werner, P Charbit, B Samain, E Farah, E Marty, J
Citation
P. Werner et al., Interference between a dual-chamber pacemaker and argon electrocautery device during hepatectomy, ANN FR A R, 20(8), 2001, pp. 716-719
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
ANNALES FRANCAISES D ANESTHESIE ET DE REANIMATION
ISSN journal
07507658 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
8
Year of publication
2001
Pages
716 - 719
Database
ISI
SICI code
0750-7658(200110)20:8<716:IBADPA>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
We report an unusual electromagnetic interference induced by an argon elect rocautery device during a left hepatectomy on a dual chamber pacemaker, imp lanted for sinus node dysfunction in 87-year-old patient. Argon electrocaut ery induced inhibition of atrial stimulation and occurrence of irregular ve ntricular triggered activity. Normal pacemaker function resumed after elect rocautery interruption. This case illustrates the need to focus on cardiac rhythm when a new electrical device is used in a pacemaker patient. (C) 200 1 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.