martyn

Can anyone tell me if using a hedge trimmer is likely to affect the leads on my pace maker.

2 Comments

PM & Hedge Trimmer

by SMITTY - 2012-11-14 04:11:34

Hi Martyn,

Neither electric or gas powered hedge trimmer is likely to harm your PM. To be certain of no harm keep the motor on the device 4 or 6 inches from your PM. Of course the very best thing to do is to rope someone else into doing the hedge trimming.

Have fun,

Smitty

Another thought

by admin - 2012-11-14 08:11:33

Smitty is right about trimmers not imterfering with your device, but if your device was implanted within the last six weeks I would avoid using a trimmer. You do not want to raise your arms above your head as this may dislodge a lead from your heart.

Blake

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