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1.4.4 Follow-up Testing
Defibrillation Threshold - Be aware that changes in the patient’s
condition, drug regimen, and other factors may change the
defibrillation threshold (DFT), which may result in non-conversion
of the arrhythmia post-operatively. Successful conversion of
ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia during arrhythmia
conversion testing is no assurance that conversion will occur
post-operatively.
Resuscitation Availability - Ensure that an external defibrillator
and medical personnel skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) are present during post-implant device testing should the
patient require external rescue.
Safe Program – Within the EP Test screen, pressing the “Safe
Program” key on the programmer head immediately sends the
safe program to the ICD/CRT-D.
1.4.5 Pulse Generator Explant and Disposal
Device Incineration – Never incinerate the ICD/CRT-D due to
the potential for explosion. The ICD/CRT-D must be explanted
prior to cremation.
Explanted Devices – Return all explanted devices to
BIOTRONIK.
Unwanted Shocks – Always program ICD Therapy to OFF prior
to handling the device to prevent the delivery of serious shocks to
the patient or the person handling the device during the implant
procedure.
1.4.6 Hospital and Medical Hazards
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) signals present in hospital and
medical environments may affect the function of any ICD/CRT-D
or pacemaker. The ICD/CRT-D is designed to selectively filter out
EMI noise. However, due to the variety of EMI signals, absolute
protection from EMI is not possible with this or any other
ICD/CRT-D.