Anaesthetic management of a patient with an automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator in situ.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) is becoming used more frequently in patients with refractory malignant ventricular arrhythmias. The anaesthetic implications of patients with an AICD in situ presenting for surgery are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, General
- Defibrillators, Implantable