Case series on management of two patients with cardiac pacemaker in situ undergoing different surgeries under anaesthesia

Abstract

Cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators have revolutionized the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. These patients are always at the risk of sudden death or asystole. Due to evolution in field of medical science, now a days more and more patients are presenting withcardiac pacemakers in situfor surgery. These patients pose special challenge to anaesthesiologist while undergoing elective or emergency surgery. We are hereby reporting the successful management of two cases with cardiac pacemaker in situ who underwent different surgeries under anaesthesia.