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Diathermy
 Avoid diathermy, even if the device is programmed off, as it may damage tissue around the
implanted electrodes or permanently damage the pulse generator.
Ultrasound Therapy
 The device should not be exposed to therapeutic levels of ultrasound energy, as the device can
inadvertently concentrate the ultrasound field and cause harm that might not be immediately
detectable. Diagnostic ultrasound treatment is not known to affect the function of the device.
Environmental and Medical Therapy Hazards
 Advise patients to avoid devices that generate a strong electric or magnetic interference (EMI). EMI
could cause malfunction of or damage to the pulse generator, resulting in non-detection or delivery
of unneeded therapy. Moving away from the source or turning it off will usually allow the pulse
generator to return to its normal mode of operation.
 Advise patients to avoid any areas marked with a "No Pacer" symbol.
Home and Industrial Environments
 A variety of devices produce electromagnetic interference (EMI) of sufficient field strength and
modulation characteristics to interfere with proper operation of the pulse generator. These include:
high-powered radio, television, and radar transmitters/antennas; high-voltage transmission lines;