Shock knives

Hello everyone!! I need some advice concerning something with work. For my job I need to do ground fighting, defensive tactics, etc. One of the requirements is to learn to fight with edged weapons. Our simulation for this is a "shock knife". It is only a 9 volt battery that gives a tiny shock when it hits your skin to simulate being stabbed or cut. My question is whether I would be able to do this or not since I have an ICD? It would only be a small shock and it would only be external muscles wherever it hits, and only for a second. It is also a VERY intense cardio session at the same time, a lot of movement and fighting techniques. I want to think that I would be okay, but I would love some input before I go into this if you all could help me out! Thanks so much!!

~Jo

5 Comments

hurtheart

by JoFosqk226 - 2013-01-17 10:01:05

Thank you!! that is definitely helpful! :) I am assuming that a 9 volt won't hurt me, but it can't hurt to find out some information.

Check With The Company

by Many Blessings - 2013-01-17 11:01:20

Hi Jo,

Definitely listen to those here who offer advice, but also check with the company that makes your device. You should have a contact number in or on the back of the booklet you received, and also on the back of your ICD card. I'd also ask your ICD tech that does your checks and your EP/Cardio doc. The more opinions the better.

Different For Everyone

by Many Blessings - 2013-01-18 09:01:03

I agree with my4turtles as far as things that bother some don't bother others. My EP doc, cardiologist, and PM tech all say the same thing. Different things bother different people & there are a lot of factors why. They all say too, if you feel weird around anything, get away from it. If you still feel weird and can't figure out what it is, leave the area that you're in at that moment to see if it goes away. If you feel better, it was something there. If you don't feel better, give us a call.

Also, you might want to ask about the body contact used during your training, especially in the chest area. I'd actually be more worried about that than the 9V type shock, but I'm just not sure what's safe and what's not for you. I do know that I've gotten knocked on my PM site by my 4 year old great niece's head and it hurt like "you know what" for quite a while.

John Gerretz

by John G. - 2013-01-18 11:01:02

Hi Jo, I am a Police ofiicer and have trained withTasers before my ICD. When I asked my Doc about taking a hit from taser I was told"They do not reccomend any kind of electrical current to be artificially induced into the body as there is a possibility of damage to the leads and the icd itself.I followed my Docs advise. After all I have been through with pacemaker problems I created I follow advise. Ck with yor Doc. Be Healthy, John

i would call

by my4turtles - 2013-01-18 12:01:44

i agree call the company as i have found the strange things effect me.. I got a newwave oven for christmas and i cant even be in the kitchen when that thing is on..

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