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Main Title Electromagnetic Radiation Interference with Cardiac Pacemakers.
Author Rugger, Paul S. ; Elde, Robert L. ;
CORP Author ureau of Radiological Health, Rockville, Md. Div. of Electronic Products.
Year Published 1971
Report Number BRH/DEP-71-5;
Stock Number PB-199 160
Additional Subjects ( Medical equipment ; Radiofrequency interference) ; ( Microwaves ; Radiation hazards) ; Hearts ; Cardiac arrest ; Radiation damage ; Motors ; Stoves ; Cardiac pacemakers ; Electromagnetic radiation hazards ; Microwave radiation leakage ; Microwave ovens
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NTIS  PB-199 160 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 38p
Abstract
A study was initiated to determine the relative danger presented to cardiac pacemaker patients by the microwave oven in comparison with other known sources of electromagnetic interference. This report explains how pacemakers and microwave ovens function, describes the mechanism of electromagnetic interference, and outlines the status of Division of Electronic Products activities' in this area. (Author)