Going on vacation... monitor?

Hi!  I've had my pacemaker/defib for 6 months now.... feeling great!  I've got a "newbie" question....I'm going on a short vacation next week.  (my first since receiving my pacer)  I have the Medtronic Home Monitor.... do I take that with me?   Do I just unplug it and take it with me on my carryon... or do I need to contact Medtronic or anything.  Thank you... 

4 Comments

I never take it with me when I go away.

by kmcgrath - 2019-02-28 18:08:49

Check with your doc but I have never taken it with me when we have gone away for extended periods. I’m on a monthly remote schedule and on the few occasions I was out of range they contacted me and I did a manual upload for them when I got back.

Remote monitor

by AgentX86 - 2019-02-28 19:07:59

I was told to not bring it on vacation. The theory was that it's not an anchor and that if I go into trouble, pretty much any hospital and even a large number of EMTs could handle it. Unless you're constantly monitored or have been told otherwise, I wouldn't take it. If you're still undecided, call your EP and ask.

leave it at home

by Tracey_E - 2019-02-28 19:51:50

I was told to take it if I'd be gone more than 3 months. If you are scheduled for a download while away the system will try again or if you think about it you can reschedule it for when you are home. I don't even know when mine are and I don't worry about it. 

Thank you!!!!!

by Deedster - 2019-02-28 20:09:36

Thank you all so very much!!!!!!! I really appreciate your comments!  You've been very helpful!!!!  :)

 

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