Warnings To Patient; Risks Related To Medical Environment - sorin REPLY DR Manual De Implante

 Casing migration
 Skin erosion by the pacemaker with possible protrusion of the
casing

4. WARNINGS TO PATIENT

The patient should be warned of the potential risks of pacemaker
malfunction if he/she is exposed to external magnetic, electrical, or
electromagnetic signals.
Electrical equipment: Household electrical appliances do not affect
the functioning of the pacemaker, providing they are insulated to
current standards. However, patients should avoid using induction
ovens and cookers.
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 DR 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.
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