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#252 Managing Neurologic Stimulators: A Critical Guide for Safe Anesthesia
Manage episode 479829229 series 3347443
The podcast explores comprehensive recommendations for managing patients with non-cardiac implantable electrical devices during surgical procedures, emphasizing preoperative assessment, device interaction prevention, and safety protocols.
• Types of devices include vagal nerve stimulators, deep brain stimulators, and spinal cord stimulators
• Preoperative evaluation is crucial for identifying devices and contacting managing clinicians
• Algorithm provided for assessing potential interactions with electrocautery, MRI, and neuromonitoring
• Diathermy is absolutely contraindicated in patients with non-cardiac implantable devices
• Critical information needed includes device type, manufacturer, lead locations, and latest interrogation results
• Recent urgent safety alert issued about medication vial coring risks with specific interim recommendations
If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]. Visit apsf.org for detailed information and check out the show notes for links to all topics discussed.
For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/252-managing-neurologic-stimulators-a-critical-guide-for-safe-anesthesia/
© 2025, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Chapters
1. #252 Managing Neurologic Stimulators: A Critical Guide for Safe Anesthesia (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to APSF Podcast (00:00:01)
3. Introduction to Non-Cardiac Implantable Devices (00:02:13)
4. Common Devices and Their Functions (00:04:53)
5. Preoperative Management Algorithm (00:06:47)
6. Critical Perioperative Considerations (00:10:43)
7. Urgent Safety Alert: Vial Coring Risks (00:13:08)
252 episodes
Manage episode 479829229 series 3347443
The podcast explores comprehensive recommendations for managing patients with non-cardiac implantable electrical devices during surgical procedures, emphasizing preoperative assessment, device interaction prevention, and safety protocols.
• Types of devices include vagal nerve stimulators, deep brain stimulators, and spinal cord stimulators
• Preoperative evaluation is crucial for identifying devices and contacting managing clinicians
• Algorithm provided for assessing potential interactions with electrocautery, MRI, and neuromonitoring
• Diathermy is absolutely contraindicated in patients with non-cardiac implantable devices
• Critical information needed includes device type, manufacturer, lead locations, and latest interrogation results
• Recent urgent safety alert issued about medication vial coring risks with specific interim recommendations
If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]. Visit apsf.org for detailed information and check out the show notes for links to all topics discussed.
For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/252-managing-neurologic-stimulators-a-critical-guide-for-safe-anesthesia/
© 2025, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Chapters
1. #252 Managing Neurologic Stimulators: A Critical Guide for Safe Anesthesia (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to APSF Podcast (00:00:01)
3. Introduction to Non-Cardiac Implantable Devices (00:02:13)
4. Common Devices and Their Functions (00:04:53)
5. Preoperative Management Algorithm (00:06:47)
6. Critical Perioperative Considerations (00:10:43)
7. Urgent Safety Alert: Vial Coring Risks (00:13:08)
252 episodes
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