Re: [IP] good flight experience
Taken form medtronic's web site:
http://www.medtronicdiabetes.net/importantsafetyinformation
If you are going to have an X-ray, CT scan, MRI or any other type of radiation
therapy, take your pump and remote control off, and remove them from the
treatment area.
Taken from Insulin pumpers web site:
http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/faq/MRI_warning.shtml
As the use of insulin pump therapy becomes more prevalent, it is important
that you are aware of the issues associated with insulin pumps during MRI's,
medical X-rays, and CT-scans.
DO NOT expose your insulin pump to high electromagnetic fields such as those
produced by certain medical equipment such as:
MRI's (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
X-rays
CT scans
as well as certain industrial equipment such as:
spot welders
radio frequency welders
YOUR PUMP MUST BE REMOVED AND KEPT OUTSIDE THE ROOM DURING ANY OF THESE
PROCEDURES or WHERE ANY OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS OPERATING.
The high magnetic fields generated by this equipment can cause an
over-delivery condition by re-magnetizing the portion of the motor that
regulates insulin delivery resulting in possibly severe hypoglycemia.
Airport Security and Baggage Screening Equipment
Insulin pumps have been designed to operate in the presence of common sources
of electrostatic and electromagnetic interference, including airport and store
security systems. Check with your pump manufacturer for specific standards.
On Jan 8, 2012, at 1:29 PM, Kathy Korol wrote:
> had to share... husband and I flew from Detroit Metro in Michigan to Logan
> International in Boston, MA this morning. no problems at all!! packed all
my
> supplies in my carry-on, threw my meter in my purse, and had 2 vials of
insulin
> in their rx boxes in my quart sized liquids ziplock. when I went thru the
> security scan, I disconnected my Minmed 723 pump and placed it in the
plastic
> bin to go thru xray. no questions were asked.
>
> Here in Boston to attend Joslin Diabetes Center's DOIT program. it's a 4
day
> intensive outpatient seminar... hope to learn something new, and meet some
new
> friends!
>
>
>
http://www.joslin.org/care/DO_IT_diabetes_outpatient_intensive_treatment_prog
ram.html
>
>
> Kathy Schornick
> type 1, 25+ years
> .
.
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