Pacemaker Programmers Question: How does a pacemaker programmer affect ICG technology?
There are two common sources of possible interaction between ICG technology systems and pacemaker or implantable defibrillator systems, Pacemaker Programmer interference and Minute Ventilation Pacemaker interference. Pacemaker Programmer Interference Most programmers include internal ECG recording capability, to allow a physician to assess implanted device function without the need for a separate ECG machine or monitor. An important aspect of pacemaker ECG analysis requires that the actual output pulse from the pacemaker (or the pacing part of an implantable defibrillator) be seen clearly on the programmer ECG screen and/or printouts. Many programmers have specialized hardware and software in their ECG circuitry to detect pacemaker output spikes on the skin and then enhances them on the ECG display. ICG technology has similar functions.
There are two common sources of possible interaction between ICG technology systems and pacemaker or implantable defibrillator systems, Pacemaker Programmer interference and Minute Ventilation Pacemaker interference. Pacemaker Programmer Interference Most programmers include internal ECG recording capability, to allow a physician to assess implanted device function without the need for a separate ECG machine or monitor. An important aspect of pacemaker ECG analysis requires that the actual output pulse from the pacemaker (or the pacing part of an implantable defibrillator) be seen clearly on the programmer ECG screen and/or printouts. Many programmers have specialized hardware and software in their ECG circuitry to detect pacemaker output spikes on the skin and then enhances them on the ECG display. ICG technology has similar functions. Pacemaker spike detectors are sensitive circuits that are designed to pick up very low levels of high frequency stimulation such as a pacemaker output
