[IP] RFID's and Electromagnetic Interference with Medical Devices

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

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From: Sami Aronson-Unger [saronson-unger@amnh.org]
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 8:09 PM
To: David Farber
Subject: RFID's and Electromagnetic Interference with Medical Devices

Perhaps for the list?


http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-06/jaaj-eif061908.php


Electromagnetic interference from some identification devices may pose
hazards to medical equipment

"The use of radio frequency identification devices appears to have the
potential to cause critical care medical equipment to malfunction,
according to a study in the June 25 issue of JAMA...."

Sami  (Aronson-Unger)





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