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Transcutaneous Pacing Video
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- Transcutaneous pacing is used during bradycardia when atropine is not effective, particularly in 2nd degree Type II and 3rd degree AV blocks.
- The placement of pads is the same as for defibrillation.
- The provider must know how to use the equipment at their facility.
- To use: change monitor to pacing mode, set the rate, and adjust the electrical current until there is a pacer spike on the monitor.
- Always check for a central pulse during pacing.
- The provider should consider sedation before pacing.
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