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A defibrillator implant, commonly known as cardiac defibrillator, or an ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator is a heart implant that physicians surgically implant in patients who have had heart attacks, are at risk of a heart attack, or suffer from abnormal heart rates. Patients who have a history of heart arrhythmias and other heart diseases can also benefit from heart implants. A defibrillator device can be implanted surgically during open heart surgery of through collarbone or breastbone incisions.

Medical research proves that these medical devices save lives of heart patients and positively impact the daily activities of patients undergoing long-term treatment. Patients with ICD’s often demonstrate progressive health changes. The reassurance that the ICD will enable that their heart to work properly, helps put patients at ease. However, defibrillator medical equipment can cause some side effects and pose certain limitations on patients, so it is important to discuss these issues with a medical doctor.

Less than five percent of patients who have had an ICD implant have reported major complications such as, fainting, chest pain, shortness of breath, and infections at the incision site. Some patients have to limit the amount of physical stress that they put on their bodies. When an ICD corrects a “serious cardiac arrhythmia”, a patient could experience dizziness, become light-headed, and could faint. For this reason, some doctors may restrict a patient from certain activities such as intense cardiovascular exercise or operating a motor vehicle. Intense physical strain on the body can cause damage to the medical equipment and cause it to malfunction.

Surgical procedures typically pose risks to patients. Primarily, cardiac medical equipment devices enhance the lives of patients that are diagnosed with heart problems. However, every patient case is a unique situation and therefore it is in the best interest of the patient to let a doctor determine the best treatment plan.

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According to several articles that broke last month throughout the scientific and medical communities, the risk for cancer among some heart patients may be greater than previously expected. This is primarily because they are subjected to so many tests that emit low doses of radiation. Like any other radiation-based diagnostic imaging test, frequent CT scans and cardiac imaging done are causing an increased risk of cancer, but according to a study that was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, this problem is more worrisome among heart patients.

The medical community is understandably concerned whenever a patient who already has one chronic illness becomes more susceptible to another. But has heart disease has increased in the United States, so has the use of procedures that use radiation. Not every test for heart disease is unsafe however. EKG testing and EKG machine stress tests have no known side effects, nor do an echocardiograms, or ultrasounds of the heart.

Coronary angiography is another popular procedure for heart patients, and also uses a low dose of ionizing radiation. The link found by researchers at McGill University’s health center, in conjunction with Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital, showed specific evidence of higher cancer risk among patients who suffered a severe heart attack. Over 82,000 patients were included in this study. According to the researchers, it is incumbent upon physicians and patients to keep this fact in mind when undergoing procedures where ionizing radiation is used. Some hospitals have started to replace older medical equipment, particularly CT scanners, for newer machines that emit less radiation.

Of the 12,000+ cases of cancer that were diagnosed in patients studied, all of whom had suffered a heart attack, most were located in the areas around the pelvis and abdomen, which also speaks to the possibility of radiation exposure as the cause.

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A new breed of patient monitors has become the most efficient way to deliver critical patient data in a mobile environment. Because of their ergonomic design and portability, the GE Dash 2000 patient vital signs monitors are high performance medical equipment that function well in large and small medical facilities, as well as anywhere in between. These lightweight monitors are highly functional and affordable, weighing just 12 pounds, making it easy for any medical facility to deliver GE’s high standard performance, particularly within specialized procedure rooms and mobile lifesaving units.
The GE Dash 2000 features a modern, high-resolution display screen that can be used in both monochromatic and full color modes. It offers a full range of broad spectrum monitoring capabilities, including ECG, vital signs, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring. These patient monitors provide highly accurate SPO2 and heart rate readings, and they can also record the collected data on a clear, easy to read display.
For blood pressure monitoring, this machine uses Dinamap technology, and uses a Marquette-based ECG, which includes EK-Pro functionality for detecting arrhythmia. User friendly menu options offer intuitively placed functions, making these patient monitors easy enough to be used by a novice. To make it function seamlessly in a mobile ER environment, the machine comes equipped with a wireless LAN for continuous monitoring during patient transport.
Working in conjunction with GE’s Global Research division, GE Healthcare is always looking for new ways to service the medical services industry, particularly in the mobile lifesaving arena. At GE’s request, the FCC recently proposed a dedicated radio frequency band for short-range wireless patient monitoring devices, which will be called MBANS, the Medical Body Area Network Service.

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The LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/Monitor is a multi-input machine that combines a semi-automated and manual defibrillator with capnography, external pacing, 12-lead electrocardiography and other monitoring capabilities. Its platform is upgradeable, allowing customers to add new parameters as their needs change and as upgrades are introduced, which is why medical practitioners rely so much on it. Using the LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/Monitor provides convenience and efficiency. It’s user friendly and allows a wide range of users, from novices to medical practitioners to employ its much functionality. It provides a useful paddle preference which permits the user to choose his/her choice of paddles- whether standard, pediatric or internal and external paddles that can be sterilized. It comes with trouble-free, effortless and inexpensive upgrades. Its Massimo SET® pulse oximeter offers precise and stable oxygen saturation monitoring. Its accessories are designed to operate effectively in humidity. The GE Marquette 12SLâ„¢ ECG analysis program of the LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/Monitor provides industry-standard analysis so you can make treatment decisions with confidence. The LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/Monitors patient vital signs monitor trending allows for rapid evaluation of changes in patient condition. It easily tracks cardiac condition and risk evaluation. The LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/Monitor has two dedicated channels of invasive pressure monitoring with waveforms and numeric’s displayed, interfaces with a variety of transducers which enable wireless Bluetooth communication for transmission of patient data. The LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/Monitor can be customized depending on users’ skills and comfort level. Users can choose to add noninvasive pacing, pulse oximetery (SpO2), 12-lead ECG analysis or LCD display, capnography and noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP). The LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/Monitor is sturdy enough for portable and transport use, but does extremely well in clinical settings too. It can be used absolutely anywhere. Currently, over 80,000 The LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/Monitor units are in use on ambulances, hospitals and trauma centers around the world. Visit Absolute Medical Equipment to find out more about this machine and many other new and used medical equipment products.

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