Table 2 Patients' perception of safety of usage of electric appliances
From: Pacemaker patients' perception of unsafe activities: a survey
Question Asked | Patient Response | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Yes N (%) | No N (%) | Don't know N (%) |
Is it safe to use mobile telephones? | 42 (45.2) | 27 (29) | 24 (25.8) |
Is it safe to use standard (wired) telephones? | 71 (76.3) | 10 (10.8) | 12 (12.9) |
Is it safe to use electrical irons? | 39 (41.9) | 51 (54.8) | 3 (3.2) |
Is it safe to touch electrical switches? | 40 (43) | 52 (55.9) | 1 (1.1) |
Is it safe to use microwave ovens? | 18 (19.4) | 37 (39.8) | 38 (40.8) |
Is it safe to touch TV/VCR/radios? | 42 (45.2) | 49 (52.7) | 2 (2.2) |
Is it safe to operate via remote controls? | 62 (66.7) | 24 (25.8) | 7 (7.5) |
Is it safe to use electrical sewing machines? | 34 (36.6) | 46 (49.5) | 13 (14) |
Is it safe to go near/use gas ovens? | 71 (76.3) | 17 (18.3) | 5 (5.4) |