Table 1. Pressure Value Equivalencies
(continued)
Pressure value equivalencies
Bar
5.0
kPa Absolute
500
a.
All pressures were derived assuming sea water density of 1030 kg/m
3
.
b.
Pressure as read on a gauge or dial (psia = psig + 14.7 psi).
Prior to SCUBA diving or starting an HBOT program, the patient’s attending cardiologist or electrophysiologist
should be consulted to fully understand the potential consequences relative to the patient’s speci
fi
c health
condition. A Dive Medicine Specialist may also be consulted prior to SCUBA diving.
More frequent device follow-up may be warranted in conjunction with HBOT or SCUBA diving. Evaluate pulse
generator operation following high pressure exposure ("Post-Therapy Pulse Generator Follow Up" on page 19).
The extent, timing, and frequency of this evaluation relative to the high pressure exposure are dependent upon
current patient health, and should be determined by the attending cardiologist or electrophysiologist.
If you have additional questions, or would like more detail regarding the test protocol or test results speci
fi
c to
HBOT or SCUBA diving, contact Boston Scienti
fi
c using the information on the back cover.
POTENTIAL ADVERSE EVENTS
Based on the literature and on pulse generator and/or lead implant experience, the following alphabetical list
includes the possible adverse events associated with implantation of products described in this literature:
•
Air embolism
•
Allergic reaction
•
Bleeding
•
Cardiac tamponade
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