FAQ MedicationsAre there any medications that defibrillator patients should not take?Implantable DevicesIf 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?What household items have a minimal risk if I have an ICDShow 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 interferenceIf 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?Can I use 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 »TreatmentIf 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?What household items have a minimal risk if I have an ICDShow 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 is ATP?Can I have cataract surgery?Will this affect my sleep?What is the difference between AEDs and defibrillators commonly used on ambulances, in hospitals, and on TV?Do I need to shave my chest before surgery? CategoriesChildrenTreatmentImplantable DevicesShockElectromagnetic interferenceMedicationsPractical IssuesIntimacySportsInsuranceDrivingDVLASection 88TravellingCardiac ArrestDefibrillatorsCPR TagsAED Genetics I care ICD Insurance Leads Patient Alert Phone Pregnancy Remote monitoring Security Sleep Surgery
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