Contraindications; Potential Side Effects; Handling Instructions - BIOTRONIK Reocor S Manual Tecnico

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Contraindications

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Potential Side Effects

Potential complications associated with the application of
temporary external pacing include asystole after abrupt
cessation of pacing (e.g., if the patient cable is inadvertently
disconnected, the leads are loosened or the settings are
incorrect) or pacemaker dependency.
Complications when inserting transvenous leads include:
Wound infection, arterial puncture, pericardial friction,
cardiac perforation and dysrhythmia after lead insertion.

Handling Instructions

Depending on the pacing settings and the patient's under-
lying illness, pacing can induce arrhythmias. To ensure the
patient's safety, certain procedures should be observed and
the precautionary measures listed below taken. Please read
about additional procedures and precautionary measures in
appropriate medical publications.
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Termination of supraventricular tachyarrhythmias
Prophylactic pacing for prevention of arrhythmias
Emergency pacing
Checking the pacing thresholds
Reocor S cannot be sterilized and is therefore not suit-
able for use within the sterile field.
Atrial single-chamber pacing is contraindicated for
patients with existing AV conduction disturbances.
The use of an external pacemaker is contraindicated in
the presence of an active, implanted pacemaker.
Reocor S may only be used by persons with knowledge of
cardiology who were trained in the handling of the device.
Potential users are technical and medical hospital staff
and physicians.
Reocor S interacts with the human heart. There is also an
interaction with the patient's skin and blood vessels.
Reocor S and the cables and accessories approved along
with the device may only be used in accordance with this
technical manual.
Reocor S must not be connected to other electromedical
devices.