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Jaiyeola C, Chen AY, Kalarickal PL, Bhatt BP. An Unexpected Magnet Response of a Biotronik Pacemaker in Automatic Mode: A Case Report. A A Pract 2022; 16:e01617. [PMID: 36067419 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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In patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, asynchronous pacing is necessary for surgeries with a risk of electromagnetic interference. Magnets are often used for asynchronous pacing. In this case report, magnet application to a Biotronik Evia DR-T pacemaker (Biotronik) programmed to a magnet response mode called automatic magnet mode (AUTO) led to a brief period of asynchronous pacing before reverting to prior settings, an unexpected response that was not revealed on the preoperative interrogation report. For Biotronik pacemakers programmed to the AUTO mode, changes in programming are needed for asynchronous pacing.
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Nagahawatte ND, Cheng LK, Avci R, Bear LR, Paskaranandavadivel N. A generalized framework for pacing artifact removal using a Hampel filter. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022; 2022:2009-2012. [PMID: 36086179 DOI: 10.1109/embc48229.2022.9871096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cardiac pacing is a clinical therapy widely used for treating irregular heart rhythms. Equivalent techniques for the treatment of gastric functional motility disorders hold great potential. Accurate analysis of pacing studies is often hindered by the stimulus artifacts which are superimposed on the recorded signals. This paper presents a semi-automated artifact detection method using a Hampel filter accompanied by 2 separate artifact reconstruction methods: (i) an auto-regressive model, and (ii) weighted mean to estimate the underlying signal. The developed framework was validated on synthetic and experimental signals containing large periodic pacing artifacts alongside evoked bioelectrical events. The performance of the proposed algorithms was quantified for gastric and cardiac pacing data collected in vivo. A lower mean RMS difference was achieved by the artifact segment reconstructed using the auto-regression ([Formula: see text]), method compared to the weighted mean ([Formula: see text]) method. Therefore, a more accurate artifact reconstruction was provided by the auto-regression approach. Clinical Relevance- The ability to efficiently and accurately isolate evoked bioelectrical events by eliminating large artifacts is a critical advancement for the analysis of paced recordings. The developed framework allows more efficient analysis of preclinical pacing data and thereby contributes to the advancement of pacing as a clinical therapy.
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Rosero EB, Rajan N, Joshi GP. Pro-Con Debate: Are Patients With a Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Suitable to Receive Care in a Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Center? Anesth Analg 2022; 134:919-925. [PMID: 35427265 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Migration of surgical and other procedures that require anesthesia care from a hospital to a free-standing ambulatory surgery center (ASC) continues to grow. Patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) might benefit from receiving their care in a free-standing ASC setting. However, these patients have cardiovascular comorbidities that can elevate the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. CIEDs are also complex devices and perioperative management varies between devices marketed by various manufacturers and require consultation and ancillary services, which may not be available in a free-standing ASC. Thus, perioperative care of these patients can be challenging. Therefore, the suitability of this patient population in a free-standing ASC remains highly controversial. Although applicable advisories exist, considerable discussion continues with surgeons and other proceduralists about the concerns of anesthesiologists. In this Pro-Con commentary article, we discuss the arguments for and against scheduling a patient with a CIED in a free-standing ASC.
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- Eric B Rosero
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Evaluation and Interventional Management of Cardiac Dysrhythmias. Surg Clin North Am 2022; 102:365-391. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Rajan N, Rosero EB, Joshi GP. Patient Selection for Adult Ambulatory Surgery: A Narrative Review. Anesth Analg 2021; 133:1415-1430. [PMID: 34784328 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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With migration of medically complex patients undergoing more extensive surgical procedures to the ambulatory setting, selecting the appropriate patient is vital. Patient selection can impact patient safety, efficiency, and reportable outcomes at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Identifying suitability for ambulatory surgery is a dynamic process that depends on a complex interplay between the surgical procedure, patient characteristics, and the expected anesthetic technique (eg, sedation/analgesia, local/regional anesthesia, or general anesthesia). In addition, the type of ambulatory setting (ie, short-stay facilities, hospital-based ambulatory center, freestanding ambulatory center, and office-based surgery) and social factors, such as availability of a responsible individual to take care of the patient at home, can also influence patient selection. The purpose of this review is to present current best evidence that would provide guidance to the ambulatory anesthesiologist in making an informed decision regarding patient selection for surgical procedures in freestanding ambulatory facilities.
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- Niraja Rajan
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
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Streckenbach SC, Dalia AA. Perioperative Management of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: A Single-Center Report of 469 Interrogations. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 35:3183-3192. [PMID: 34039525 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Anesthesiologists increasingly are involved in the perioperative management of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). The variety of devices available and the ongoing advancements in technology, programming capabilities, and responses to conventional management (eg, magnet application) complicate the management of these devices. As an aid to this clinical challenge, this manuscript reviews 469 interrogations performed by a single cardiac anesthesiologist during a 4.5-year period to derive useful information with which to guide anesthesiologists who have chosen to pursue training in this area of perioperative care. DESIGN Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. SETTING Single institution, quaternary care hospital. PARTICIPANTS Patients with CIEDs presenting for surgery; the quality assurance (QA) reports of 469 interrogations performed between May 2015 and September 2019 were reviewed. INTERVENTIONS No intervention. MEASUREMENT AND MAIN RESULTS The distributions of surgical procedures, device types, device manufacturers, pacing modes, rate-response sensors, special functions, and performed interventions were reviewed and analyzed. The QA reports were evaluated to identify information or experiences that demonstrated important lessons for anesthesiologists engaging in perioperative CIED management. CONCLUSIONS This database review provides general guidance for anesthesiologists managing CIEDs in the perioperative period. Concepts germane to the operating room are emphasized.
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- Scott C Streckenbach
- Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology, Department of Critical Care, Anesthesia, and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology, Department of Critical Care, Anesthesia, and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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Streckenbach S, Lai Y, Bas H, Crowley J, Salzsieder H, Mela T, Dalia AA. Starting an Anesthesia-Based Perioperative Device Management Service: A Practical Guide to Training Anesthesiologists. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 35:1006-1017. [PMID: 33341343 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Scott Streckenbach
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Division of Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Division of Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Cardiology, Division of Electrophysiology, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Cardiology, Division of Electrophysiology, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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Cronin B, Dalia A, Nguyen QS, Sandoval K, Birgersdotter-Green U, Maus T, Essandoh MK. Perioperative Interrogation of Medtronic Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices: A Guide for Anesthesiologists. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:2465-2475. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Dalia AA, Streckenbach S. Consumer Electronics Show for the Anesthesiologist: Updates on Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:1419-1422. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.01.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Cronin B, Dalia A, Sandoval K, Birgersdotter-Green U, Sherer E, Essandoh MK. Perioperative Interrogation of Biotronik Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices: A Guide for Anesthesiologists. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 33:3427-3436. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Cronin B, Birgersdotter-Green U, Essandoh MK. Perioperative Interrogation of Boston Scientific Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices: A Guide for Anesthesiologists. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 33:1076-1089. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Neubauer H, Wellmann M, Herzog-Niescery J, Wutzler A, Weber TP, Mügge A, Vogelsang H. Comparison of perioperative strategies in ICD patients: The perioperative ICD management study (PIM study). PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2018; 41:1536-1542. [PMID: 30264871 DOI: 10.1111/pace.13514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of patients with implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and the frequency of surgery on these patients are steadily on the rise. Guidelines recommend preoperative ICD reprogramming, although this is sometimes difficult in clinical practice. Placing a magnet on the ICD is a practical alternative and even no inactivation is possible in selected cases. METHODS In this prospective observational study, we compared different perioperative ICD management strategies depending on the location of the surgery and the type of electrocautery used. Patients undergoing surgery above the umbilicus with monopolar electrocautery had their ICD therapy inactivated by reprogramming. When surgery below the navel or surgery above the navel with bipolar electrocautery was completed, ICD inactivation was performed using a magnet. No inactivation was performed on patients undergoing lower extremity surgery with bipolar electrocautery. Only ICD patients who were not pacemaker dependent were enrolled. After surgery, the ICDs were assessed regarding documented arrhythmias and parameters. RESULTS Out of 101 patients included in this study, the ICD was preoperatively reprogrammed in 42 patients (41.6%), a magnet was used on 45 patients (44.5%), and ICDs were not deactivated at all in 14 patients (13.9%). No intraoperative electromagnetic interference was detected. Postoperative ICD analysis demonstrated no changes of preset parameters. CONCLUSIONS All three tested ICD management strategies were proved safe in this study. Keeping the location of surgery and the type of electrocautery in mind, an intraoperative magnet or even no ICD deactivation at all could be feasible alternatives in surgery on patients with ICDs.
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- Horst Neubauer
- Cardiovascular Center, Ruhr-University Bochum, St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Center, Ruhr-University Bochum, St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Center, Ruhr-University Bochum, St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Center, Ruhr-University Bochum, St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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