| As we get older, certain parts of our bodies get | | | | that you keep hand-held devices on the opposite |
| stressed. In the case of the heart, Medtronic has | | | | side of the body. |
| developed a remarkable device that helps to | | | | Another precaution is make sure that when you |
| jumpstart the heart in the case that it skips a | | | | are operated a device that may interfere with |
| beat or fails momentarily. Medtronic defibrillators | | | | your device, you are using a device that will not |
| have saved many live in the past, however they | | | | cause you harm in the event you become dizzy |
| have many dangers and if one does not take | | | | or faint. The best thing to do is consult with your |
| care, he may find himself in a bit of a pickle. | | | | doctor before operating any machinery or |
| When using a Medtronic defibrillator, it is important | | | | appliance that you are unsure about. |
| to recognize these dangers and augment your | | | | Things to Absolutely Avoid |
| behavior to accommodate for them. | | | | There are certain things that you should |
| The Medtronic defibrillator works just fine with | | | | absolutely avoid using. These include chainsaws |
| most other appliances. However, when using | | | | and heavily electrical equipment. Chainsaws have |
| heavy electrical or industrial equipment, there are | | | | spark-generating components that will come too |
| some dangers. If you have an implanted | | | | close to your hands and body. The components |
| defibrillator you must make certain that whatever | | | | can interfere with the pacing function of the |
| equipment you are using is in good working order. | | | | defibrillator. |
| If it carries an electrical charge, be sure that it is | | | | Stay away from high intensity electro-magnetic |
| grounded to prevent shock. Certain machines | | | | fields. This means going close to large television |
| may cause interference with the machine, | | | | and radio towers will likely cause an interference |
| especially machines that contain a small magnet. | | | | with your defibrillator device. Power plants, large |
| Hand-held devices and machine shop tools must | | | | electrical generators or transmission are also |
| be held at least 12 inches from the implant site. | | | | dangerous. While most areas open to the public |
| Though their interference signal might not be as | | | | are safe, avoid going into areas that require |
| strong as some other appliances, they still pose a | | | | restricted access. |
| risk that shouldn't be taken. Always make sure | | | | |