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Complications of magnetic therapy:

Untested, unproven electrical devices may pose some risk. There have been reports of
injuries due to faulty electrical wiring, power surges during lightening storms, and
misuse of equipment.

Nursing considerations with magnetic therapy:

Due to limited research, in some cases only limited safety information is available.
 People with implantable medical devices such as heart pacemakers, defibrillators,

insulin pumps, or hepatic artery infusion pumps should avoid exposure to magnets,
as magnets may affect the functioning of some equipment.
 Some publications discourage the use of static magnets or electromagnetic field
therapy during pregnancy or in people with bleeding disorders, and suggest that
magnets may cause dizziness, nausea, or prolong poor wound healing or bleeding.
Scientific research is limited in these areas.
 Magnet therapy is not advised as the sole treatment for potentially serious medical
conditions, and should not delay the time to diagnosis or treatment with more proven
methods. Patients are advised to discuss magnet therapy with a qualified healthcare
provider before starting treatment.

Procedure (Preparations):

There are no special preparations for using magnetic therapy other than purchasing a
product that is specific for the painful area being treated. Products available in a range of
prices include necklaces and bracelets; knee, back, shoulder and wrist braces; mattress
pads; gloves; shoe inserts; and more.

Equipment:

 Many different types, sizes, and strengths of magnets are available.
 Magnet therapy may be administered by a healthcare professional, or used by

individuals on their own.

 Constant (static) magnets or pulsed electromagnetic fields may be applied to areas
of the body affected by illness, or to the entire body.

 Devices exist which can implanted in the body or used externally to deliver pulsed
electromagnetic field therapy including;

1. Self treatment Devices:
 Self-adhesive magnetic strips,
 Belts and bracelets are available for self-treatment.

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