Which of the following is a contraindication/precaution for physical agents due to implanted electronics?

Which of the following is a contraindication/precaution for physical agents due to implanted electronics?

• A. Regular aerobic activity
• B. Adequate sensation
• C. Implanted electronic device
• D. Normal cognition

Answer: (C)

Having an implanted electronic device means you must consider how physical agents that deliver electrical, magnetic, or thermal energy could interact with the device. Such energy can interfere with the device’s sensing and functioning or heat surrounding tissue and the leads, creating safety risks like inappropriate device behavior or device malfunction. Because of this, an implanted electronic device is a contraindication or precaution to many physical agents, and clinicians should verify the device type, coordinate with the patient’s physician, and modify or avoid certain modalities as needed. The other options describe factors that do not inherently involve implanted electronics and thus do not carry this particular safety concern.

Having an implanted electronic device means you must consider how physical agents that deliver electrical, magnetic, or thermal energy could interact with the device. Such energy can interfere with the device’s sensing and functioning or heat surrounding tissue and the leads, creating safety risks like inappropriate device behavior or device malfunction. Because of this, an implanted electronic device is a contraindication or precaution to many physical agents, and clinicians should verify the device type, coordinate with the patient’s physician, and modify or avoid certain modalities as needed. The other options describe factors that do not inherently involve implanted electronics and thus do not carry this particular safety concern.