Open AccessElectric shock hazards in cardiac catheterization
Author(s) -
D. I. Weinberg,
J. L. Artley,
R. E. Whalen,
H. D. McIntosh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
electrical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2376-7804
pISSN - 0095-9197
DOI - 10.1109/ee.1963.6540878
Subject(s) - fields, waves and electromagnetics , power, energy and industry applications
The increasing use of the electrode catheter in the cardiology laboratory has led to investigations of the electric shock hazard associated with this instrument for the purpose of establishing necessary precautions. These hazards may be markedly reduced by proper equipment design, coupled with proper maintenance, grounding, and laboratory procedures
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