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101
Pacemaker
Mobile phones may affect the operation of some
implanted cardiac pacemakers and other
medically implanted equipment. Pacemaker
manufacturers recommend that a minimum
separation of 20 cm (6 inches) be maintained
between a hand-held wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with
the pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
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should always keep the phone more than 20
cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the
phone is switched on;
•
should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
•
should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for interference.
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If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, switch off your
phone immediately.
