Induction cooktops v. pacemakers

• by ccmoore
• 2010-12-22 01:12:33
• Interferences
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I have been thinking about picking up a single induction 'burner' for use and an extra burner in the kitchen or outside near the BBQ.

In induction cooktops, coils produce time-varying magnetic fields that induce eddy currents in the ferromagnetic bottom of a pot or pan, thereby heating it, while the cooktop itself remains cool. Interference with pacemaker sensing could conceivably be produced by voltages induced directly by induction or indirectly by leakage currents.

Note the key word 'magnetic'. So the interference question comes up.

I searched the net and this site:
http://europace.oxfordjournals.org/content/8/5/377.full
concludes that there isn't a problem.

I think that one should take precautions like around a microwave. Grounding seems to increase possible problems, so it is Crocs for me when using one and handle the pan with the right hand and don't touch the burner or stove with the left.

So the question? Is anyone with a pacemaker cooking with an induction burner or cook top and what has been your experience?

Thanks,
Charlie