Absolutely. Never withhold defibrillation use from a person in cardiac arrest. If the person in question meets all the criteria of cardiac arrest (unresponsive, not breathing, no pulse) they are essentially "dead."

We are not sure but a customer reported that Medtronics, a company that manufactures defibulators, said it was not affected. (Richard Dawson) For a pacemaker we don't know.

ICD (implantable defibrillator) is an electronic device. The device is used to shock the heart back into a healthy rhythm. The pacemaker is implanted in the body (in the chest area) and is used to prevent cardiac arrest from severe ventricular tachycardia (a quickly fluttering heart beat). The device works through an electrode that is inserted into the heart. The wire (lead) is connected to a tiny computer in the defibrillator.

You should immediately consult with your physician to determine if your model is part of the recall, if your defibrillator is defective, and whether the risk of surgery is better than the risk of keeping your defective Guidant defibrillator unit.

an employer, you will need to carry out an assessment of first aid needs appropriate to the circumstances of the workplace. There is no legal bar to employers making a defibrillator available in the workplace if the assessment of first aid needs indicates such equipment is required. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 do not prevent someone who is specially trained from taking action beyond the initial management of a casualty.

The programmable pump will not be damaged by therapy pulses from the pacemaker or ICD. However, it is recommended to keep the programming head for the pacemaker or ICD at least 10cm (4 inches) away from the pump to minimise any potential interference. It also is important to keep the programming head of the pump programmer away from the pacemaker or ICD because the programming head contains a large magnet.

In many cases, both the pacemaker and the neurostimulator can be mutually compatible. Appropriate testing, placement and programming of the devices can help in achieving mutual compatibility. Under certain conditions, it is possible that the pacemaker or ICD could detect the output stimuli from a neurostimulator. This would cause inappropriate pacemaker or ICD operation during the time the stimuli are detected and possibly cause the delivery of an inadvertent shock.

Yes, yes, yes, and yes if the pacemaker is shielded. If it is 10 years or older, you should consult your physician or pacemaker manufacturer.

Yes it is safe to visit. Please wash your hands and rub your hands with alcohol gel from dispensers at the ward entrance and elsewhere on the ward before and after visiting a patient.

We do not recommend the use of Biofreeze for pregnant or nursing women because the product has never been tested. However, because it is a topical and does not enter the bloodstream, we suggest patients check with their Health Care Professional.

It is not ethic for the firms do research for this type of conditions. There fore bleaching has not applied them.

Yes you can. No research has been conducted to date to see exactly how effective the Standard Days Method is in helping a couple who wants to get pregnant, but because CycleBeads identify the fertile days, using CycleBeads can be an important first step in trying to get pregnant.

Currently, there is not enough research to determine vitamin B5's effects on pregnancy (if any). Because of this, we recommend that pregnant mothers do not use Clear5.

MigraSpray is not recommended for women who are lactating or are pregnant. Women who are pregnant or lactating should not use MigraSpray unless they have been instructed to do so by their physician.

You may use DERMISIL for Scars, DERMISIL for Stretch Marks, DERMISIL for Impetigo, and Dermisil for Eczema, but you are not advised to use any other DERMISIL products while pregnant or nursing.

There are definitely some medications which will pass through the placenta to your fetus. Ultraviolet light may also pose some risk. If you are pregnant, you should definitely consult with both your dermatologist and your obstetrician regarding any risks to the various types of treatments available for vitiligo.

Yes! Epicare does not use any chemicals, wax or bleaching agents. It is a natural way of removing hair and is very safe for use during pregnancy.

We have no indications that show any dangers or problems with using the product while pregnant but it is our policy to recommend to women that are pregnant or nursing to not use Revivol™.

Pacemakers are powered by long-lasting lithium batteries. However, all pacemakers need to be replaced at some time. The exact replacement time for your pacemaker depends upon the type of pacemaker, the medical condition necessitating a pacemaker, lifestyle issues, and other factors. Various methods are used to indicate when the pacemaker needs to be replaced. Your physician will be able to determine the need for a new pacemaker during regular follow-up visits.