Pacemaker-precautions

A pacemaker is a medical device used to control the heart beat. It is small in size, about the size of a pocket watch. It is placed under the skin near the heart by a minor surgery, to control the heartbeat. It can be implanted either permanently or temporarily.

Complications after the pacemaker implantation, though rare, may include the following:
    • Infection where the pacemaker was implanted
    • Allergic reaction to anesthesia used during the procedure
    • Swelling, bruising or bleeding
    • Damage to the blood vessel or nerve near the pacemaker
    • Collapsed lungs

The following precautions should always be considered by the person having pacemaker.
• It is safe to talk over cell phone but avoid placing the cell phone directly over the pacemaker implantation site when the phone is turned on.

• Although it is generally safe to go through the airport security detectors, inform the airport security personnel about the pacemaker before going through the security check, as the device may set off alarm.

• If selected for a more detailed search, politely remind the security that the hand-held metal detecting wand should not be kept over the pacemaker for a longer period of time(more than a second or two), as the magnet inside the wand may change the operating mode of the pacemaker.

• Avoid magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines or other large magnetic fields, as they may affect the programming and functions of the pacemaker. Generally, there are alternative to MRI for persons with pacemaker.

• Abstain from diathermy treatment, in which heat is used to t reat muscles.

• Turn off large motors, such as cars or boats, when working on them. These may temporarily confuse the device.

• Avoid certain high voltage or radar machinery such as radio, television, transmitters etc. 
  
• Before undergoing a surgical procedure, inform the surgeon or the dentist about the pacemaker implanted.

• Always carry an ID card that states that you are having a pacemaker.

• It is recommended that you wear a medic alert bracelet or necklace if you have the device.

• The concerned person may need to take certain antibiotic medications before any medically invasive procedure to prevent infections.

• And at last, always consult the physician or the device company for any questions concerning the use of certain equipments near the pacemaker.

Back pain remedies

Pain in the lower back is one of the most common medical problem. Back pain can be cause by either disease or injury to the muscles, bones, and nerves of the spine.

To overcome back pain, one should follow the simple steps as given below,

• Massage with eucalyptus or mustard oil in the stained area.

• Include garlic in daily diet.

• Daily drink mixture of warm tulsi water with salt.

• Take one tablespoon of honey with little amount dalchini powder, twice a day.

• While sleeping, sleep on a firm mattress.

• Include tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, spinach in diet.

• Take equal amount of cuscus grass mixed with sugar in warm milk, two times per day.

• Take mixture of warm water with one tablespoon of honey.

• Go for regular exercise and brisk walk.

• Avoid carrying heavy weights.

• Apply ice pack to the painful area.

• Take hot bath.

• Maintain healthy weight.

• Avoid direct bending for picking any thing from the ground.

• Avoid Sedentary life style.

• Don’t sit in one posture for long time.

• Practice relaxing techniques such as meditation, deep-breathing exercise.

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