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Handheld cellular, mobile, or cordless telephones (wireless phones); two-way pagers; personal
digital assistants (PDAs); smartphones; and mobile email devices
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Wireless-enabled devices such as laptop, notebook, or tablet computers; network routers; MP3
players; ereaders; gaming consoles; televisions; DVD players; and headsets
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Remote keyless entry and remote car starter devices
Household and hobby items with motors and other items that cause EMI
Household and hobby items that have motors or that generate electromagnetic energy fields could
interfere with a cardiac monitor. Keep your cardiac monitor at least 15 cm (6 in) away from the
following items:
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Handheld kitchen appliances, such as electric mixers
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Sewing machines and sergers
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Personal care items, such as corded handheld hair dryers, corded electric shavers, electric or
ultrasonic toothbrushes (base charger), or back massagers
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Remote controller of radio-controlled toys
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Two-way walkie-talkies (less than 3 watts)
Here are other items that require special precautions (minimum distance away):
Induction cook tops (heating zone when turned on) – At least 60 cm (24 in)
Electronic body fat scale – Using this type of scale can affect the data stored in the cardiac
monitor.
UPS (uninterruptable power source) up to 200 amperes – At least 30 cm (12 in). If the UPS is
operating by battery source, keep your cardiac monitor at least 45 cm (18 in) away.
Electronic pet fences or invisible fences (buried wire and indoor antenna) – At least 30 cm
(12 in)
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