What's latest word on kiln use & pacemakers?
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:19 pm
Hello, fellow slumpers; I've been away for a long time, just doing my work. But now I need your help and advice.
A few months ago a cardiac pacemaker was implanted in me and while I'd love to get back to using my big kiln for slumping glass, I'm afraid! I am afraid of somehow messing up my little computerized pacemaker and then slumping, myself.
I read the one thread here about pacemakers but the advice varied. Does anyone know any more, in the 2-3 years since that thread? My cardiologist, a nice (but condescending) lady says it'll all be fine. The website for the pacemaker co. (Medtronic) generalizes like crazy. I need to know:
1) Can I go right up to the kiln and look through the peepholes while it's on?
2) Would it be safer if I turn the kiln off temporarily, peep in, then close it and turn it on again?
3) Kiln controller is a Digitry GB-1; can I get close to that?
4) Is there a protective vest or garment that keeps electromagnetic rad. from going through my chest?
I'd be grateful for whatever you all can tell me.
Carol Cohen
A few months ago a cardiac pacemaker was implanted in me and while I'd love to get back to using my big kiln for slumping glass, I'm afraid! I am afraid of somehow messing up my little computerized pacemaker and then slumping, myself.
I read the one thread here about pacemakers but the advice varied. Does anyone know any more, in the 2-3 years since that thread? My cardiologist, a nice (but condescending) lady says it'll all be fine. The website for the pacemaker co. (Medtronic) generalizes like crazy. I need to know:
1) Can I go right up to the kiln and look through the peepholes while it's on?
2) Would it be safer if I turn the kiln off temporarily, peep in, then close it and turn it on again?
3) Kiln controller is a Digitry GB-1; can I get close to that?
4) Is there a protective vest or garment that keeps electromagnetic rad. from going through my chest?
I'd be grateful for whatever you all can tell me.
Carol Cohen