Anaesthesia
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This document provides practical guidance for the management of people with cardiac implantable electronic devices who are undergoing surgical intervention. Increasing numbers of people have cardiac device implants including pacemakers, implantable defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation devices. During surgical procedures, exposure to electromagnetic interference may lead to inappropriate device function including withholding of pacing function or shock therapies. ⋯ Guidance on the safe use of magnets and emergency situations is included. Common diagnostic procedures and dental interventions are covered. The guidance aims to provide specific and pragmatic advice which can be applied to provide safe and streamlined care for people with cardiac implantable devices.