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What if the victim has an implantable pacemaker or defibrillator?

April 26, 2017Defibrillator implantable pacemaker victim

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What if the victim has an implantable pacemaker or defibrillator?

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If the victim has a pacemaker or internal defibrillator with a battery pack (visible as a lump under the skin about two inches long), avoid placing pad directly on top of the implanted medical device.

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If the victim has a pacemaker or internal defibrillator with a battery pack (visible as a lump under the skin about two inches long), avoid placing pad directely on top of the implanted medical device.