title: Anesthetic management for the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
abstract: The use of implantable cardioverter-defbrillators to treat ventricular tachyarrhythmias has increased over the last 15 years. This article presents a description of third- and fourth-generation implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), including information concerning their use, patient selection criteria, surgical implantation techniques, and anesthetic implications. A brief history of the development of the ICD is discussed. Indications, contraindications and complications are examined.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: VanWormer
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Martin-Sheridan
mesh_terms: D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists; D018579:Patient Selection