Hi Jo
Attached is quite an interesting article, maybe helpful.
I was involved with a client retuning back to work from an implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The ICD constantly monitors his heart
rhythm,
and if it senses that a rhythm disturbance is beginning it can deliver
treatment.
The advice below is from my management report back to his employer
after having
done some considerable research:
Hopefully Mr X will have little disruption to his life although it may
take him
some time to become accustomed to having the ICD in place.
He may benefit from working reduced hours for the first month; this
will depend
on how he feels.
He will have further follow up consultations with his specialist
He should meet with his line manager on a fairly regular basis to
discuss how he
is coping with the demands of work
He should be aware of any magnets and electromagnets at work, as his
ICD can be
affected by strong electromagnetic fields.
Radios, fridges cookers, computers and microwaves will not affect his ICD.
He should not climb ladders at work and he should avoid arc welding
Mobile phones should be kept at least 4-6 inches away from the ICD, and he
should hold his phone over the ear on the opposite side of the device.
Hope this is helpful
Kind regards
Clare
Clare Haddow
Occupational Health Nurse Specialist
www.chohs.co.uk
Quoting Joanna Edwards <[log in to unmask]>:
> Hello list
>
> I want to support someone back in to work in a sedentary role -
> predominantly office based. I think he needs to develop confidence
> in his ability to undertake work of any nature after insertion of a
> dual chamber pacemaker some time ago now. I am beginning to sense a
> reluctance as he has told his supervisor that he is not able to work
> with computers due to the potential for interference with his
> pacemaker. Is this likely? Have any of you come across this before?
> All of life is computerised these days which suggests that he is not
> going to be safe anywhere!
>
> Your comments and advice gratefully received.
>
> Jo
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