Pacemaker and Defribillationa

[Bucky]

Just out of curiosity.....I have a pacemaker....if I was to suffer VFib and they shocked me with the paddles.......what happens....

Assuming I survive...do I turn into an FM Radio receiver?.........Is my Pacemaker toast, are the leads ruined.......What? Maybe I start acting like the energizer bunny and sign up for "DFib with the Stars".

AS usual.....youth wants to know.


bucky (soon to be known as Harry since new dog Harry will be arriving next week, He's a cutie and I'll post pix)

[THW]

Harry Bucky,

I don't have answers for you but have to tell you that you crack me up! Thanks!

Can't wait to see the pics ;)
Theresa

[Pam Alexson]

Warnings/Precautions
Pacemaker patients should avoid sources of magnetic resonance imaging, diathermy, high sources of radiation, electrosurgical cautery, external defibrillation, lithotripsy, andradiofrequency ablation to avoid electrical reset of the device, inappropriate sensing, and/or therapy.

[heather]

I know in the past my EP dr. has deactivated my device and used an external cardioversion on me with no problems. I'm not sure how it all works, but I know it can be done.