More than Pacemakers and Defibrillators: Perioperative Management of Implantable Devices for Patient Safety

Learning objectives

1. 1Identify perioperative considerations for implanted medical devices, including neurostimulators, drug delivery systems, glucose monitoring systems, and sensory implants, as they relate to patient safety and device function.
2. 2Describe appropriate management strategies for implanted medical devices during preoperative preparation, intraoperative care, and postoperative monitoring.
3. 3Analyze potential complications, contraindications, and safety concerns associated with electrocautery, imaging, anesthetic techniques, and other perioperative interventions in patients with implanted medical devices.