Author(s):
1. Zorislava Bajić, Medicinski fakultet Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Tanja Šobot, Medicinski fakultet Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Nikola Šobot, klinicki centar republike srpske, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
4. Đorđe Bajić, JZU Dom zdravlja Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, such as permanent pacemakers (PM) are commonly encountered in all fields of clinical medicine. New technology that emits electromagnetic signals very often cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) with these devices. Potential sources of EMI are numerous medical and non-medical devices in everyday environment (mobile phones, security gates at airports and public institutions, speakers, headphones, iPods, microwave ovens). Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of everyday life. Their greatest impact on PM occur when they are placed directly above the implanted PM. Using phone in the normal position at the ear shows a very low incidence of interference, without significant clinical consequences. Recommendations for persons with impalnted PM are not to hold mobile phone directly above the PM; they should be held on the contralateral side from PM. In order to reduce EMI, manufacturers of PM device in cooperation with the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) technology developed special filters for frequencies used by mobile phones (800, 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz).

Key words:
elektromagnetna interferencija, pejsmejker, mobilni telefon

Thematic field:
SYMPOSIUM B - Biomaterials and nanomedicine

Date of abstract submission:
07.07.2016.

Conference:
Contemporary Materials 2016 - Savremeni Materijali

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