Erdman S, Levinsky L, Strasberg B, Agmon J, Levy M J
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1985 Feb;89(2):304-7.
Pacemaker carriers are at risk when undergoing operations involving the use of diathermy. The Shaw Scalpel utilizes a method by which the cutting edge of the blade is heated to a selected temperature that seals blood vessels as they are cut. No electrical currents are passed to or through the patient and there is no sparking or electrical arcing to the tissue. This apparatus was used as the sole method of thermal coagulation in 20 patients undergoing replacement of pacemaker batteries.
心脏起搏器携带者在接受涉及使用透热疗法的手术时存在风险。肖氏手术刀采用一种方法，即将刀片的切割边缘加热到选定温度，在切割血管时将其封闭。没有电流传导至患者或通过患者，也没有向组织产生火花或电弧。该器械被用作20例接受起搏器电池更换患者的唯一热凝方法。
