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occur during diathermy treatment whether the neurostimulation system is turned
on or off.
Electrosurgery devices.
Electrosurgery devices should not be used in close
proximity to an implanted neurostimulation system. Contact between an
active electrode and an implanted IPG, lead, or extension can cause severe
injury to the patient. If use of electrocautery is necessary, fi rst turn off the
neurostimulation system.
Implanted cardiac systems.
Physicians need to be aware of the risk and possible
interaction between a neurostimulation system and an implanted cardiac system,
such as a pacemaker or defi brillator. Electrical pulses from a neurostimulation
system may interact with the sensing operation of an implanted cardiac system,
causing the cardiac system to respond inappropriately. To minimize or prevent
the implanted cardiac system from sensing the output of the neurostimulation
system, (1) verify that the neurostimulation system is not interfering with the
functions of the implanted cardiac system and (2) avoid programming either
device in a unipolar mode (using the device’s can as an anode).
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