Welding

Are there any welders on this form that have a pacemaker? 
can you still do your job? 
 

4 Comments

Welding

by piglet22 - 2024-10-07 13:36:52

Electric welding cropped up here recently.

If you go back through the posts, you'll find it.

There was a good answer there and for the member who posted it - sorry, can't remember their name - but the answer to your question is no.

As there are many variables involved, it's best to ask your pacing team and even then, it might be best to ask the manufacturer of your device.

I used to weld

by ABelle - 2024-10-07 15:49:42

I used to weld, but haven't been able to since I received my pm 14 years ago... I just got a leadless pacemaker 2 weeks ago, and I know I can do a several things I couldn't before. Wondering if arc welding might be one of them. 

Welding

by PortCityPacer - 2024-10-07 16:07:02

Before my implant my cardiologist told me that I'd have to give up welding to which I replied that if she'd seen my welding that might actually be a good thing. Also in the owners manual that came with my Boston Scienctific PM it clearly states that arc welding is off limits, also using an electric blanket is a no-no.

PortCityPacer

by piglet22 - 2024-10-07 19:50:50

It was your comment I was referring to.

Interesting to hear about leadless being better.

I guess it's down to being deeper in the body and not having leads to act as aerials.

You know you're wired when...

You know the difference between hardware and software.

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