[Completely subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator : Care of S-ICD® wearers during childbirth].

[Completely subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator : Care of S-ICD® wearers during childbirth].
Anaesthesist. 2015 Sep 4;
Authors: Strewe C, Fichtner S
Abstract
Inappropriate shock delivery is a problem that has been described for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (S-ICDs). Situations which predispose inappropriate shock delivery, such as childbirth, must be identified and the best treatment strategies selected. Inactivation of the S-ICD is the safest approach to avoiding inappropriate shock delivery. Inactivation of the S-ICD requires adequate patient monitoring and facilities for manual shock delivery.
PMID: 26341078 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Anaesthesist - September 4, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Strewe C, Fichtner S Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: research