If you have questions about using electrical items and their possible
effects on your cardiac monitor, contact your doctor.
Wireless communication devices
Wireless communication devices include transmitters that can affect
your cardiac monitor. When using wireless communication devices,
keep them at least 6 in (15 cm) away from your cardiac monitor. The
following items are examples of such devices:
• Handheld cellular, mobile, or cordless telephones (wireless
telephones); two-way pagers; personal digital assistants (PDAs);
smartphones; and mobile email devices
• Wireless-enabled devices such as laptop, notebook, or tablet
computers; network routers; MP3 players; ereaders; gaming consoles;
televisions; DVD players; and headsets
• Remote keyless entry and remote car starter devices
Using wireless telephones – Cardiac monitors have been tested with
many types of wireless telephone technologies to ensure that they
operate correctly while a wireless phone is in use. Keep a cardiac
monitor at least 6 in (15 cm) away from the antenna of a handheld
wireless telephone (for example, by holding the telephone to the ear
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