FAQ MedicationsAre there any medications that defibrillator patients should not take?Implantable DevicesCan bioimpedance body composition analysis interfere with implanted cardiac devices like pacemakers or defibrillators?If you have an ICD and receive a brief electric shock from UK mains (240v), and have no visible injuries what is the protocol and possible outcome to the ICD/lead?How do doctors decide if I am fit to drive?How does an AED work?What household items have a special consideration to use if I have an ICD?Show more »DrivingHow do doctors decide if I am fit to drive?What can I do about my car seatbelt rubbing on my ICD?What happens to my ICD if airbags go off in a car?Can I jump start a vehicle?Is it safe to be around my electric vehicle when it's charging?Show more »SportsCan I go bicycling?If I am in a swimming pool when I receive a shock, will others get shocked?Can I continue to bench-press?Does an abdominal implant prohibit contact sports, such as football?Can my ICD be "dented" if it's accidentally hit with an object?Show more »Cardiac ArrestCan the AED itself make a mistake?Can a non-medical person make a mistake when using an AED?What if I'm not certain whether or not I need to use an AED?What if I don't perform all the steps of CPR and defibrillation perfectly?I shocked a person in SCA within minutes after she collapsed, but they did not survive. Did I do something wrong?Show more »Electromagnetic interferenceCan bioimpedance body composition analysis interfere with implanted cardiac devices like pacemakers or defibrillators?If you have an ICD and receive a brief electric shock from UK mains (240v), and have no visible injuries what is the protocol and possible outcome to the ICD/lead?What household items have a special consideration to use if I have an ICD?What household items have a minimal risk if I have an ICDWhy do I need to avoid using tools like a chainsaw?Show more »ShockIf you have an ICD and receive a brief electric shock from UK mains (240v), and have no visible injuries what is the protocol and possible outcome to the ICD/lead?If I am in a swimming pool when I receive a shock, will others get shocked?How much energy is in a shock?How much does each shock affect battery longevity?How will I know if I get shocked?Show more »Practical IssuesHow do doctors decide if I am fit to drive?Can I go through security systems such as those found in airports?Will I be able to resume sexual activity?What activities can I resume after getting an ICD?Can I go bicycling?Show more »TreatmentCan bioimpedance body composition analysis interfere with implanted cardiac devices like pacemakers or defibrillators?If you have an ICD and receive a brief electric shock from UK mains (240v), and have no visible injuries what is the protocol and possible outcome to the ICD/lead?How do doctors decide if I am fit to drive?How does an AED work?What household items have a special consideration to use if I have an ICD?Show more »TravellingCan I go through security systems such as those found in airports?Can I walk through the security screening equipment?Are there any restrictions on travel to a foreign country?Are body scanners at the airport safe?Will an aviation transponder receiver (ADS-B) affect my ICD?Show more »UnknownWhat causes an arrhythmia?What if I'm allergic to the device or leads?Can I work with lasers?Is there anything a bystander can do to help save a life threatened by Sudden Cardiac Arrest?What is a bundle branch block? CategoriesChildrenTreatmentMedicationsImplantable DevicesElectromagnetic interferenceShockPractical IssuesIntimacyDrivingDVLASection 88InsuranceSportsTravellingCardiac ArrestCPRDefibrillators TagsAED Genetics I care ICD Insurance Leads Patient Alert Phone Pregnancy Remote monitoring Security Sleep Surgery
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