Electric Blanket?

I had my pacemaker planted four months ago.  I am wondering if I can use an electric blanket without a problem.  I have checked the Medtronic site and they post electric blankets as "No Known Risk". However I would like the opinions from the great folks on this site. So, please, do you use an electric blanket?  Have you had any problems?  Any advice?  It is getting cold out there and I am needing my warmth!!:)

5 Comments

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by Cabg Patch - 2016-10-21 12:59:05

Apparently falling out of your nest too often can cause damage beyond ruffled feathers, in fact you could say there are known risks with that practice, but there is no problem with using an electric blanket

thanks!!

by Fatty - 2016-10-22 13:48:31

Hi Cabg Patch,

   Thanks for your post, and I will watch that first step out of the next!  Thanks again, you made me chuckle.  I am plugging that electric blanket in tonight!!

Fatty

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by Cajun Girl - 2016-10-24 21:44:04

i have a Biotronik PM for 3 weeks now.  I called them with numerous questions.  I was told that an electric blanket nor the control are a problem.

Thanks

by Fatty - 2016-10-25 15:56:11

Hi Cajun Girl,

  I appreciate very much your comment!!!  Thank you.

Can I use electric blanket if I have a PM? ERPM has the answer. ERPM The App for pacemaker and ICD recipients.

by RDL79 - 2017-02-09 04:35:49

Dear all, I want you to know that on Googleplay store there is an Android App named ERPM. 

The acronym stands for “Environmental risks for Pacemaker and ICD” and it is an application for pacemaker and ICD recipients. This application has a list of objects that you can encounter, in the home - or outside - environment, or some diagnostic and therapeutic procedures usually present in healthcare environments. All of these are potentially able to generate an electromagnetic field that can affect the proper function of your pacemaker or ICD. For each area (at home or outside) you will find environments (like kitchen or bank) in which you will see numerous items listed; similarly in the healthcare area. Not all listed items are potentially risky and this will be indicated by a color code. A tutor will always be available to remind you of the meaning of the color codes. The App also has an item search system and moreover, it will give you the opportunity to tell an object not found in order to find it in future updates. This tool help the patient, providing quick, simple and "at your fingertips" relevant information. The function of the App is to help pacemaker/defibrillator recipients. 

The link is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=solutions.brama.app.erpm&hl=it

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