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Dear PACES Members, please see below:
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Shubhayan Sanatani, MD, FRCPC
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Head, Division of Cardiology
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Associate Professor, Pediatrics, UBC
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BC Children’s Hospital, UBC
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Background: Cardiac implanted electronic devices (CIEDs) may malfunction as a result of electromagnetic interference (EMI) from various sources.1 One potential source of EMI that remains underexplored is amusement park rides. Of particular concern are rides that rely on linear induction motors or magnetic braking systems, which are known to produce a magnetic field.2 Given that prolonged exposure to magnetic fields stronger than 10 gauss can cause EMI of CIEDs, our laboratory conducted a study investigating the level of magnetic field exposure on amusement park rides (unpublished data).3
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Purpose: To complement our work, we are conducting a survey study of healthcare providers’ recommendations and perspectives regarding patients with CIEDs going on amusement park rides.
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· Healthcare providers that care for patients with CIEDs (pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators)
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· Those who can read and comprehend English
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· Those who are able to fill out an electronic survey
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Research Design: Healthcare providers will be given a link to a survey administered through a secure web application, REDCap. The survey will take approximately 4 minutes to complete. The link will be distributed by the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Rhythm Society (PACES) and the Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses.
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Participation: Completion of the survey is optional. By completing the survey, you are consenting to participate in this research. This study is categorized as minimal risk, with no identifiers collected. Since data is entered anonymously, your data cannot be withdrawn. All study responses will be handled confidentially, and participant identities or email addresses (if voluntarily shared) will be kept strictly confidential, accessible only to members of the study team. If you have any concerns or complaints about participating in this study, or if you have any privacy related complaints, contact the Research Participant Complaint Line in the University of British Columbia Office of Research Ethics by e-mail at RSIL@ors.ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-8598 (Toll Free: 1-877-822-8598). Please reference the study number (H24-00842) when contacting the Complaint Line so the staff can better assist you. There is no benefit to participating however, results from this survey are expected to provide insight on current clinical recommendations for patients with CIEDs and amusement park rides.
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