Using an iPad appears not without risk for people who are dependent on a pacemaker. A search of a student pointing out that the magnets in an iPad can turn off the pacemaker, with serious risks as a result.
The problem was discovered by the student Chien ‘of a school in Stockton, California. The student investigated the effect of the iPad on 19 volunteers who all have a pacemaker. The subjects were asked to pretend they fall asleep with the iPad and put the iPad. Their chest The iPad engaged in 18.8 percent of cases the pacemaker.
Pacemakers off
A pacemaker is a device that supports people’s hearts. The device can be used to correct it. Too low or a too-fast heartbeat The device can prevent heart failure or cardiac arrest. A pacemaker is implanted in the body of a human and is therefore not simply reach. The device can therefore be switched off, without that the owner does not need to be.
the iPad and is equipped with magnets, which are used to hold. the Smart Cover in place The magnets turn out in some cases, be strong enough to turn off. The pacemaker The problem is only present when the iPad is held. Very close to the chest The magnet is not powerful enough to turn when it is held.
on ‘normal’ reading distance from the pacemaker first tested
Al longer was suspected that the iPad could affect pacemakers. It is the first time that this theory was actually tested. Apple recommends otherwise an iPad never explain. Directly on your chest Also manufacturers of pacemakers do not recommend keeping devices.
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