Periprocedural Considerations for Patients with Gastric Electrical Stimulators

ConclusionsAvailable data suggests GES is a technology with increasing prevalence. When patients with an implanted GES device present for periprocedural care, the anesthesia staff must consider the device when planning for the procedure. Topics addressed include general anesthetic considerations, nerve localization, radiation exposure, electrocautery, diathermy, emergency external defibrillation, and MRI compatibility.

Source: Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface - July 28, 2019 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Weston Case Nadherny, Brooke Anderson, Alaa Abd ‐Elsayed Tags: Review Article Source Type: research