Device Physics / kit and Electrical Concepts

Question 1

Describe the capabilities of lithium-iodide batteries.

Answer 1

They’re smaller and known for having longer battery life and more predictable battery depletion. They have slower ion transmission capabilities than quasar medium rate batteries. They can store multiple EGMs. They’re slow to interrogate. Algorithms programmed on can affect longevity.

Question 2

Describe the capabilities of quasar medium rate batteries.

Answer 2

They have quicker ion delivery than lithium-iodide batteries, therefore they can perform patient notifiers, radio frequency wireless communication, 64k.

Question 3

Describe the differences between dual coil and single coil ICD leads.

Answer 3

Dual coil leads have an extra coil in the SVC. They have proven lower DFT thresholds, but cause higher complication risks during extraction and show no difference in shock efficacy to single coil leads.