Risks Related To Medical Environment - sorin REPLY SR Bedienungsanleitung

Antitheft gates: Since antitheft devices at the entrance to stores are
not subject to any safety standards, it is advisable to spend as little
time as possible in their vicinity.
Work environment: The patient's work environment may be an
important source of interference. In that case, specific
recommendations may be required.
Cellular phones: Radiofrequency signals can interfere with the
functioning of REPLY SR if the handset is placed too close to the
pacemaker. It is advisable to maintain a minimum distance of 15 cm
(6 inches) between the cellular telephone and the implanted device,
when the telephone is turned on.

4.1. RISKS RELATED TO MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT

Pacemaker operation should be carefully monitored prior to and after
any medical treatment during which an electrical current from an
external source passes through the patient's body.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: MRI is strictly contraindicated in
cardiac pacemaker patients.
Electrocautery or diathermy device: Diathermy and electrocautery
equipment should not be used. If such devices must be used:
1. Keep it as far as possible from the pacemaker. 2. Set it at
minimum intensity. 3. Use it briefly.
External defibrillation: If the patient must be defibrillated, it is
recommended that the paddles be placed at least 10 cm from the
pacemaker, along a line perpendicular to the axis formed by the line
connecting the leads to the pacemaker.
Internal defibrillator: Use of the pacemaker is contraindicated in
implantable defibrillator patients.
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