"If an ICD hasn't been turned off and starts to fire, holding a magnet right over the device will temporarily disable it and keep it from delivering multiple sh

"If an ICD hasn't been turned off and starts to fire, holding a magnet right over the device will temporarily disable it and keep it from delivering multiple shocks. Some hospice programs give magnets to families who are taking care of a hospice patient with an ICD at home." http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-03-28/health/sc-health-0328-advocate-implantable-defibrillators-20120328_1_hospice-patients-pacemaker-function-hospice-care http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-03-28/health/sc-heal...