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dick21774 on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 19:13

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2- Weeks ago I had heart procedure-(Radiofrequency Atrial Flutter),

2-days after that they installed a Pace Maker (Cardic Pulse Generator):

Question - can I use a hand held router and/or does the router have

to be mounted under stationary router table or don't use either way?

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by joinerswork in reply to dick21774 [original] on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 23:31

dick,

Trying not to sound like a smart a$$, but I believe I'd be asking my cardiologist this question, if I were you.

Ray, with a stent

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by WillGeorge in reply to dick21774 [original] on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 03:04

I for one have NO idea.

I would ask your hear specialist first! Not in here!

He/She may not know woodworking but should be able to research for you...

Have a great day.. Life is wonderful even if you are having a bad day!

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by RickL in reply to dick21774 [original] on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 03:33

Why wouldn't you ask your doctor??? I know of a guy with a pacemaker and he's not supposed to use 2 cycle motors such as chainsaws which would be used near his heart or pacemaker! Consult a professional to be sure, not a forum.

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by dovetail59 in reply to dick21774 [original] on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 03:40

I totally agree with the others , ask the Doc , But as a side note I have a brother that had one ( pacemaker ) installed back in March . He operates a electric fork truck at work the stand on kind ( Raymond ) and before he returned to work he had to get his doctor to sign a release form so he would be able to work . The doctor told him it would be ok to ride around on top of this hugh battery . You would never think this was true ! Go figure ! I hope your doing well . Gary

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by manasan in reply to dick21774 [original] on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 22:51

Believe you are getting good advice about consulting professionals. I will just add another slant:
You know or can find you the model and manufacturer of your unit and they probably have a website that discusses the issue.
The maker of my implanted defibrillator even publishes lists of tools and standoff distances.

Good luck.

Not always right but never in doubt.

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by Cincinnati in reply to dick21774 [original] on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 13:13

I think DIck's question is posted here because he is wondering who else has the same or similar situation. I'm guessing there are woodworkers here with a pacemaker. This would be a good time for encouraging feedback.

Dick, Let us know what you find out. I didn't realize some pacemakers were that susceptible to EMI.

Greg

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by UrbaneLegend in reply to Anonymous [original] on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 14:04

I'm pretty flabbergasted that this gentleman didn't walk out of the clinic with a more than thorough list of do's and don'ts.

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by mapleman in reply to Anonymous [original] on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 01:31

Are you flabbergasted that he didn't ask, or that they didn't tell him? I'm sure the doctors can't crystal ball every possible situation.

Lee

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by Shoemaker1 in reply to Anonymous [original] on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 16:39

Hi 2 cents worth
Former RN here. Did they recommend antibiotics before dental work? or if you are female before gynecological procedures? If not you probebly got less than perfect Post Op teaching.

Any implant Hip, Knee, Heart valves, except some stents ( I have one) need antibiotics pre treatment of "unclean procedures" such as getting your teeth cleaned or were bacteria may be liberated into the blood stream and the little buggers like to set up home in an implant. I worked in the OR and we treated many infected hips and had to remove the prosthesis and pack the femur with antibiotics and reimplant the hip in 6-8 weeks. I asked a few patients if they were instructed about this when they got the inital surgery done and it was not explained to them, more worried about setting off metal detecters in airports!!

Go back to the hospital and ask to speak to a Cardiac Nurse regarding the do's and dont's of your specific implant. Did they give you a card that has the type and serial # on it?

They gave me one for my stent and when I needed an MRI I showed them the card and they looked it up and it was ok to MRI.

This question may be inaproppriate for a forum, BUT it is better to find out so others can learn from your question, please keep us updated on what you find out, as a lot of wood workers have implants.
How many out there with a new hip knew about the teeth cleaning thing? inquiring minds like to know...
Regards
BB

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by dick21774 in reply to Anonymous [original] on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 18:16

Info on "Cardiac Pacemakers" --Check tool manual; Routers - take extra care -

do not rest left top area of chest on top of router - keep at least 7" from router,

Make sure power cord is in good condition - if any question replace with new one.

Plug power cord into 3-prong electric outlet only; can cause electromagnetic-- EMT.

When going for supplies - Do Not linger in check-out areas, and/or security areas.

Dick 21774

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by heartwould in reply to dick21774 [original] on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 14:32

Your best bet is to go to the manufacturer of the pacemaker. Doctors are generally physicians: not engineers, not pharmicists.

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by dick21774 in reply to Anonymous [original] on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 22:59

Heartwould

Info on "PaceMaker" came from the company that made the unit and has

supplied Doctors/hospitals for over 50 years; plus I was told many of the

men have Wood Shops at home and PaceMakers