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Microshock

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Microshock is a risk in patients with intracardiac conductors, such as external pacemaker electrodes or saline filled catheters, within the heart. A current as low as 100uAmps directly through the heart, may send a patient directly into ventricular fibrillation.

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[edit] References

  1. Gross J (2005) Less Jolts from Your Volts: Electrical Safety in the Operating Room. ASA Refresher Courses in Anesthesiology. 33(1):101-114
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