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NOTE: You should always remain on your anticoagulation dose schedule as
written or as told to you by your clinician.
6.1 Medications
Talk with your clinician about your medications. Get an explanation of the
purpose of each medication that your doctor prescribes for you. Write down the
medication and how often you need to take it and ask your doctor to check
the list to make sure it is correct. Talk with your clinician about what you should
do if you accidentally forget to take your medicine. Discuss what to do for each
medicine because it may be different for each one. You may also want to
make a list of medications that you should not take. Some non-prescription
medications and natural supplements may react with your prescribed medications.
You are probably taking medication (anticoagulation) to thin your blood and
reduce the risk of clot formation in your blood or pump. It is very important that
you take this medication as prescribed and that you have your blood checked
frequently to be sure that you are receiving a dose that is not too high (blood
too thin) or too low (blood too thick).
You may notice bleeding as a result of your medication. If you are unsure
whether the bleeding represents a problem, it is best to call your clinician.
6.2 Understanding and Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
What is Electrostatic Discharge?
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden transfer of electricity from one object
to another. It is most noticeable in dry environments and near certain materials
such as silk and carpeting. A mild shock to your skin will not affect your controller.
However, ESD to the controller or its connectors may cause your controller to
function improperly.
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