farthest away from the cardiac monitor). Do not carry the telephone in a
pocket over the cardiac monitor or in a shoulder bag near the cardiac
monitor.
Household and hobby items with motors and other items that
cause EMI
Household and hobby items that have motors or that generate
electromagnetic energy fields could interfere with a cardiac monitor.
Keep a cardiac monitor at least 6 in (15 cm) away from the following
items:
• Handheld kitchen appliances, such as electric mixers
• Sewing machines and sergers
• Personal care items, such as corded handheld hair dryers, corded
electric shavers, electric or ultrasonic toothbrushes (base charger), or
back massagers
• Remote controller of radio-controlled toys
• Two-way walkie-talkies (less than 3 watts)
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